tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66526385103271779122024-03-14T05:45:42.109-04:00Hounding with frugalsuzfrugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.comBlogger1224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-48689084266278988242013-05-02T20:56:00.003-04:002013-05-02T20:56:44.570-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMrpYJGqp4RuiHNXtW8eIrJv0DcQdxErx043JyjvT29G2r3BQ0r2zc_8DQBUWQV-vtfkls3zJbMogpWtQZbxSpGHzZ5bBTaHaZxsaiRoTkBLZR5KV_4kJU1rNQ8ZkUUgXNB5sT4FNGEbMQ/s1600/DSC_0203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMrpYJGqp4RuiHNXtW8eIrJv0DcQdxErx043JyjvT29G2r3BQ0r2zc_8DQBUWQV-vtfkls3zJbMogpWtQZbxSpGHzZ5bBTaHaZxsaiRoTkBLZR5KV_4kJU1rNQ8ZkUUgXNB5sT4FNGEbMQ/s640/DSC_0203.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Yesterday da boyfriend became da fiance! He proposed at the top of <a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/10/on-top-of-world.html">beautiful Sam's Point</a> on a perfect spring day. Don't mind my manly-man hand, its hard to take a picture of your own paw! frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-43187089111043095672013-03-01T20:59:00.000-05:002013-03-01T20:59:03.485-05:00What I've Been Up To<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tlOGwwBuTt8Uq4pqrbglX0V8bezPpdYs7Lq19pt2hmQ5VmKLY3W_cTYvg8lEo9IjLcDX1LzBSBXsVg-bzfy2ep9HSTwcrMVW0G7hbhTBwXJuRBNfSSzI9DouY5KJrya7lue9OYCgHlZ_/s1600/8848062-spy-on-a-white-background-vector-illustration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tlOGwwBuTt8Uq4pqrbglX0V8bezPpdYs7Lq19pt2hmQ5VmKLY3W_cTYvg8lEo9IjLcDX1LzBSBXsVg-bzfy2ep9HSTwcrMVW0G7hbhTBwXJuRBNfSSzI9DouY5KJrya7lue9OYCgHlZ_/s400/8848062-spy-on-a-white-background-vector-illustration.jpg" width="291" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've had a very busy month...mystery shopping! Just as I jumped head-first into couponing many years ago, I've jumped straight into the world of being a secret shopper. Do any of you do this as well? I started during the last week of January, plowed on through February and did my first March shop this afternoon. Including items/meals that I've been reimbursed for, I've made $682.49!!!!! I can hardly believe it myself. Now granted, when I start something new, I almost always go overboard, so I've been doing shops just about every day of the week. Some shops are straight reimbursement - you buy an item, they pay you back, some are straight pay - $10 to go somewhere and evaluate something, and some are a combo of both. I've done a bunch of shops at grocery stores that reimbursed me for my purchases - I combined these purchases with rebate items, Savingstar credits and catalina deals wherever possible. My hunny and I have eaten out at a bunch of restaurants for free or close to it and I even did a shop at an oil change joint and got reimbursed for all the charges.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you shop too, I'd love to hear which companies you use. I've had very nice experiences so far with <a href="https://www.marketforce.com/shopper-force-login/">Market Force</a>, <a href="https://www.gfkmysteryshops.com/GfK.smart.SASSIE/">GFK</a> and <a href="http://www.realitybasedgroup.com/">Reality Based Group</a>. You can search for legitimate mystery shopping companies and/or jobs through <a href="http://www.mysteryshop.org/shopper">MSPA's website</a>. As with anything else, do some research before signing up with a company to see what other folks are saying. And you gotta be organized. I've been keeping a spreadsheet of what jobs I've completed, how much I'm owed, what format the money will arrive in (Paypal, check, direct deposit, etc) and if/when the money has arrived. And you'll need to keep copies of your documentation for a while, depending on the company's policies. Its been similar to the system I use for tracking my rebates. A little organization goes a long way.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy shopping!</span>frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-67715585222214173692013-01-20T19:00:00.001-05:002013-01-20T19:00:09.612-05:00More Adventures in Woodworking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIYk9J8A5ZcaUFCb7ZGddEraIEG_v0zppREPzPT4ejPaAcpf-1jqSiRGh3J2OYxvq6Nvl9iSH4e61eitcpxMBL7FtX3ty1yUfdSYs6UcC15j9vqR-bgSUUDGeY-bLlAFPHNFfe7JAuR21/s1600/DSC_0323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIYk9J8A5ZcaUFCb7ZGddEraIEG_v0zppREPzPT4ejPaAcpf-1jqSiRGh3J2OYxvq6Nvl9iSH4e61eitcpxMBL7FtX3ty1yUfdSYs6UcC15j9vqR-bgSUUDGeY-bLlAFPHNFfe7JAuR21/s640/DSC_0323.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggH2XRGg31VVjnvIO85UFl5sVOHP_bQOEE1nDyzA_zFI73XVuqkgN9i8ayjBooCtdrvPqQvx4xwZsPqRM2uyG_T00Yed6yMtwbwxj4BfrT6eUuBWrK-Br3UqDgUWSVkad_4MtE2Ttky9rj/s1600/DSC_0358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggH2XRGg31VVjnvIO85UFl5sVOHP_bQOEE1nDyzA_zFI73XVuqkgN9i8ayjBooCtdrvPqQvx4xwZsPqRM2uyG_T00Yed6yMtwbwxj4BfrT6eUuBWrK-Br3UqDgUWSVkad_4MtE2Ttky9rj/s640/DSC_0358.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Take a look at the newest home-built addition to our house - a home-built headboard! Da boyfriend made this beauty for me for Christmas and stained and installed it this weekend. Eventually, I'm planning on painting the bedroom a light green and I think this color is going to look great with it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He's now crafted our <a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/02/on-this-episode-of-this-old-house.html">lovely mantle</a>, <a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/01/adventures-in-wood-working.html">a rustic dining room table</a> and created <a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/12/its-not-end-of-world-as-we-know-it.html">a spacious jewelry box</a>.. Not only is it great that he enjoys doing projects like this, but I think of all the money we're saving by creating these things versus buying them in a store. I have a bunch of other projects in mind to keep him busy! Hopefully next on the list will be a corner shelf <a href="http://www.homefurnitureshowroom.com/products/view.aspx?sku=6747144&af=1530&cse=1530&gclid=CJzclYCS-LQCFQyk4AodU00ABQ">like this one</a>. :)</span>frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-61532226437256328432012-12-31T21:54:00.000-05:002012-12-31T21:54:32.878-05:00A Baking Bonanza!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbAKZooI4b9hEqDMX8Hok4yWelq-P5BJyHo6QCoYjxat4UAitdfYxmQHAxOA1Eo-KQ4Y7h-Lko8pLJMvrTHuIkkg1lRFca2xs0GhqTNjrQgCoQJWpbjOPqaNflpcG-vqDUmgzJoTWrRoy/s1600/DSC_0305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbAKZooI4b9hEqDMX8Hok4yWelq-P5BJyHo6QCoYjxat4UAitdfYxmQHAxOA1Eo-KQ4Y7h-Lko8pLJMvrTHuIkkg1lRFca2xs0GhqTNjrQgCoQJWpbjOPqaNflpcG-vqDUmgzJoTWrRoy/s640/DSC_0305.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
I was a baking fiend this weekend! I started out with a batch of <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/12/french_breakfast_puffs/">Pioneer Woman's French Breakfast Puffs</a>. They were so moist and the cinnamon sugar coating was so tasty...but DBF and I learned an important thing about ourselves. Neither of us likes nutmeg. I'll definitely be making those again, minus the nutmeg. I bet they'd be good if I sub'd the nutmeg with cinnamon... <br />
<br />
Next I moved on to these <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/breads/easy-homemade-white-bread/">amazingly tasty loaves of white bread</a>. Made from scratch and hand-kneaded, they were definitely worth the work. This recipe made four loaves. This bread is so good that it makes me want to not bother buying store-bought bread anymore. But my loaf pans are tiny and a bit small for sandwich bread. Does anyone know of a place that sells loaf pans that are more like the size of loaves of bread you'd buy in a store?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBGXmYcJCVou4gIiA_8PJzajNrU_7B281MF1gdf4YqxSXVE3_wPeCiMkS55J9m9Xh9yHpKjV9perp2_FqlA5LzPg4YzsL5RXCPaDp11Y3UpRGlJJktU8tVC4FQffsv8hQdEwPV98HJ1q6/s1600/DSC_0306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBGXmYcJCVou4gIiA_8PJzajNrU_7B281MF1gdf4YqxSXVE3_wPeCiMkS55J9m9Xh9yHpKjV9perp2_FqlA5LzPg4YzsL5RXCPaDp11Y3UpRGlJJktU8tVC4FQffsv8hQdEwPV98HJ1q6/s640/DSC_0306.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
DBF and I took a trip over to Target to look for organizational racks so I can make my cabinets look more like <a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/whatsnew/house-and-home/kitchen-cabinet-organization.html">this</a>. I ended up finding the upright racks she stores her muffins tins and cutting boards in at Walmart for about $5. Now my muffin tins are all in order and easy to grab - I love it! But anyway, back to Target. My store had tons of holiday clearance, but just the usual stuff - wrapping paper, candy, ugly decorations, etc. I wasn't impressed...until I spotted this Nordic Ware mini-loaf pan. I just couldn't resist. Nordic Ware makes the cutest stuff! They had a bunch of cute muffins too for around $6.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVUS4HQhAdpYFnCbD6lwkVa2vSszgwtH_Vn8x2r1SRXworLM9OolFD4BtmwErL89c83toxi1P9SAyRAaHRrmUh9Hjdj7A82v5-5B4wA_vas8mhe4XmE-sfjl14Tw3R27vPowPBXOZEgrr/s1600/DSC_0296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVUS4HQhAdpYFnCbD6lwkVa2vSszgwtH_Vn8x2r1SRXworLM9OolFD4BtmwErL89c83toxi1P9SAyRAaHRrmUh9Hjdj7A82v5-5B4wA_vas8mhe4XmE-sfjl14Tw3R27vPowPBXOZEgrr/s640/DSC_0296.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Nothing fancy here, just a store bought cake mix with some funfetti icing - but doesn't it look like a huge donut? <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxntXXggxZTg4N_VTqxCHMPxZYSdwB6uABjRWluD1HJwHUm4ikJ0aADVEAprXnLU4C6jLdj7I97JFQtx2wpgVe_Zer00t_ynId5PzlIzeOfHcKBi30YyVpcFvM-x1gmehwB2ujNmpOSOzB/s1600/DSC_0300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxntXXggxZTg4N_VTqxCHMPxZYSdwB6uABjRWluD1HJwHUm4ikJ0aADVEAprXnLU4C6jLdj7I97JFQtx2wpgVe_Zer00t_ynId5PzlIzeOfHcKBi30YyVpcFvM-x1gmehwB2ujNmpOSOzB/s640/DSC_0300.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Now for our favorite new treat - <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/breads/georgian-cheese-bread/">Georgian Cheese Bread</a>. It doesn't look like much, but boy was it good. The dough was super sticky and didn't rise very much (it was a bit cold in the house) so I wasn't expecting much when I put it in the oven to bake. I think next time I'll double the recipe since the loaf came out on the small side. DBF has already put in a request for me to make this one again ASAP.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitooCwJB6QiWsyOX3fxy1svPxYJDUYyc9U6Df9wBBDrmtHMQ3Q5ofhvJEPSpc84xvVScDAm0tURYS-SeYErlXeN_vyaVwBWt8uViGPftNPEmMVIXHsm86iBvPRmDqLzrtyK4Krfd2CF8kT/s1600/DSC_0302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitooCwJB6QiWsyOX3fxy1svPxYJDUYyc9U6Df9wBBDrmtHMQ3Q5ofhvJEPSpc84xvVScDAm0tURYS-SeYErlXeN_vyaVwBWt8uViGPftNPEmMVIXHsm86iBvPRmDqLzrtyK4Krfd2CF8kT/s640/DSC_0302.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Inside - light, fluffy dough and delicious cheese! Two of my most favorite things, all merged into one. I didn't have any Havarti cheese in the house, so I used mozzarella and a mexican blend and it came out great. Next weekend I'm going to give these <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/breads/pepperoni-muffin/">Pepperoni Muffins</a> a try.frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-33831395077905059642012-12-26T23:08:00.004-05:002012-12-26T23:08:55.344-05:00A Very Merry Christmas (In Pictures)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikC53xl461acBf_Z5sYsXpX87QwQzRTbZZOUEOhSpnnpehZB0lGpnApX5znP97F-EZ7jeIBBt_M8mNsTYbA_fhod-N4gusnD2g2P-0UYbNNct9_KrXgt8OZEDbbGUdKbDzaQ24WNgQP0Of/s1600/DSC_0176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikC53xl461acBf_Z5sYsXpX87QwQzRTbZZOUEOhSpnnpehZB0lGpnApX5znP97F-EZ7jeIBBt_M8mNsTYbA_fhod-N4gusnD2g2P-0UYbNNct9_KrXgt8OZEDbbGUdKbDzaQ24WNgQP0Of/s640/DSC_0176.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Ours was filled with good old family time and laughter. We even had a white Christmas!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuTZlFv-6Km86mWLpbFOrCdHkS4eijG4bLeCrcKeaNWYwbF2CwqB7W0n_v5O1XThj9vpplUmFawsvjrjjGc2CBwRoKPfIdOpBSuqo4lxH14oGwwdrxATsxez4STv4nmTlArZ7c2kav5un/s1600/DSC_0061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuTZlFv-6Km86mWLpbFOrCdHkS4eijG4bLeCrcKeaNWYwbF2CwqB7W0n_v5O1XThj9vpplUmFawsvjrjjGc2CBwRoKPfIdOpBSuqo4lxH14oGwwdrxATsxez4STv4nmTlArZ7c2kav5un/s640/DSC_0061.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxn9Y3nB-IEdbVivy2xIILIqF0QqlPnDw5m1HIWKh3gGY3gWh0w5Pu47xCQ2HWXDChHoGp30sWDh3W84fh6hJDXk7mrZYXZv421jFgjnaxL0SbShWHJ55EOOGPcUvxeKCvLKOh3feYSK-/s1600/DSC_0069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxn9Y3nB-IEdbVivy2xIILIqF0QqlPnDw5m1HIWKh3gGY3gWh0w5Pu47xCQ2HWXDChHoGp30sWDh3W84fh6hJDXk7mrZYXZv421jFgjnaxL0SbShWHJ55EOOGPcUvxeKCvLKOh3feYSK-/s640/DSC_0069.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
My sister somehow found the Clark Griswold moose mugs from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and got a set for da boyfriend and I - aren't they hilarious? Best Christmas movie ever. "Are you still in the Navy Clark?" "PLAY BALL!"<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPabQ0saN58lJFAzB4SOfDovZjBnEciYOEdIH0SsHLNo5jLw9LGaI80kNpWLYtqKxBLymq31Z472VY_sh3cDuuZPQ9QEslvaHZYwgh5-Ig3wdoOZKtPIPDg0Qt0xDSs1Vyszg2V9txWRM/s1600/DSC_0073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPabQ0saN58lJFAzB4SOfDovZjBnEciYOEdIH0SsHLNo5jLw9LGaI80kNpWLYtqKxBLymq31Z472VY_sh3cDuuZPQ9QEslvaHZYwgh5-Ig3wdoOZKtPIPDg0Qt0xDSs1Vyszg2V9txWRM/s640/DSC_0073.JPG" width="424" /></a></div>
My mom, "the quiltin' bitch" as we've aptly nicknamed her created this beautiful Christmas themed quilt. I love the semi-abstract Santa's. My uncle stared at it for a good thirty minutes before he saw them, but I expect you will do much better!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapL1TAK_NyCzPmy9fjwWF5vKYSoBKahIQlnmPaHeqRoxzkfuqsWzslMoXzI0Tc2QKA9x5yo0xfepGQjDAqfYxqtj4eygC8q9DnZnYDantnPTpcjWPGHQYAwaFmukBoM_IjID8Ty68ZA40/s1600/DSC_0109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapL1TAK_NyCzPmy9fjwWF5vKYSoBKahIQlnmPaHeqRoxzkfuqsWzslMoXzI0Tc2QKA9x5yo0xfepGQjDAqfYxqtj4eygC8q9DnZnYDantnPTpcjWPGHQYAwaFmukBoM_IjID8Ty68ZA40/s640/DSC_0109.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
That just about says it all...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0wAANqtipy3afoeZt7vYI6LnURaEb0HGQ2DuAETGMp_xpfYsK_tF3b0bSOJaPjWfO750Plnq82AxEp0CGpjJ7nDQp7W7nQRWMLjWThFIwBqhYPRUZGHQoVBq5_CJB1X9O-mmO_Sd6oly/s1600/DSC_0075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0wAANqtipy3afoeZt7vYI6LnURaEb0HGQ2DuAETGMp_xpfYsK_tF3b0bSOJaPjWfO750Plnq82AxEp0CGpjJ7nDQp7W7nQRWMLjWThFIwBqhYPRUZGHQoVBq5_CJB1X9O-mmO_Sd6oly/s640/DSC_0075.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvK9BPEJjwaE7xF2jdFV5rnCdUvdg5bcVJuWLlvRdGHg81etaNo7YfYiDn7QoPAVWwf4ambgGhr9eoCqP5LJYY82R3HBH-0gqeR6jBMN_xb3n6PFyhoKn9vNhYX_S37BkCSsRnqltqm9F/s1600/DSC_0078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvK9BPEJjwaE7xF2jdFV5rnCdUvdg5bcVJuWLlvRdGHg81etaNo7YfYiDn7QoPAVWwf4ambgGhr9eoCqP5LJYY82R3HBH-0gqeR6jBMN_xb3n6PFyhoKn9vNhYX_S37BkCSsRnqltqm9F/s640/DSC_0078.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Minnie's Grinch feet<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbPWF7A7wjJw4WWKuMwuuR_jSN_pTxK0_MVsduotki08kCrC61RrDx5W6cKCcXNNk1Q_VYBbcJpMZOq2uCBvVRIce1pS6wN0X-LClfpHq0x_OP-UQKy-YO4C9GTTAg97vmfEDNzBmaj-vj/s1600/DSC_0084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbPWF7A7wjJw4WWKuMwuuR_jSN_pTxK0_MVsduotki08kCrC61RrDx5W6cKCcXNNk1Q_VYBbcJpMZOq2uCBvVRIce1pS6wN0X-LClfpHq0x_OP-UQKy-YO4C9GTTAg97vmfEDNzBmaj-vj/s640/DSC_0084.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
"Watch it with the comments lady, I'm mighty close to your ankles and I've been known to nip"<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb1PiqhCDHQBWEU0hsQi7byZX3XxlOD_wJHDnKwreHPybhRYtUyn1hUqWLas79IH1w_VsFZt4FpVVdrmqdUr7AMkSdXUxNvqIRhIXmKRxK3HWGGcQVhQ1Qd5sAVC0JAnZhM6a48Lcc14d/s1600/DSC_0097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb1PiqhCDHQBWEU0hsQi7byZX3XxlOD_wJHDnKwreHPybhRYtUyn1hUqWLas79IH1w_VsFZt4FpVVdrmqdUr7AMkSdXUxNvqIRhIXmKRxK3HWGGcQVhQ1Qd5sAVC0JAnZhM6a48Lcc14d/s640/DSC_0097.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlaEU6tL3qTOxn42tntyUeMqiRimUkUa5-1qyim64ecud0rKY81O2V4wsGmh-M259FbqZLoVGUQAgL5zLC-sOjbAz9ZJpFQmNtXNCbsk9Spfaknpic12nbxnOu9h3sQbGyyRL9qpduHw5/s1600/DSC_0135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlaEU6tL3qTOxn42tntyUeMqiRimUkUa5-1qyim64ecud0rKY81O2V4wsGmh-M259FbqZLoVGUQAgL5zLC-sOjbAz9ZJpFQmNtXNCbsk9Spfaknpic12nbxnOu9h3sQbGyyRL9qpduHw5/s640/DSC_0135.JPG" width="424" /></a></div>
The ever-so-shy Freckles emerging from downstairs to see what's going on.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJm_wPcbZFVhYMikR8WJerhYefUBGwC-QrleI2aq02CP_zfMPv-f8fw8prSe9RA3jr2kNV9IsJUXdab9E-6Jyy1Gq0civf6pKwbXsuHN2GUVPThl3LShxqMftR_Vvi7f4_sM4UOzApWO8/s1600/DSC_0137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJm_wPcbZFVhYMikR8WJerhYefUBGwC-QrleI2aq02CP_zfMPv-f8fw8prSe9RA3jr2kNV9IsJUXdab9E-6Jyy1Gq0civf6pKwbXsuHN2GUVPThl3LShxqMftR_Vvi7f4_sM4UOzApWO8/s640/DSC_0137.JPG" width="424" /></a></div>
Looking so demure...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8QI8y-Ag_iWAd1E3zKCfYDugIWjvRJrjooTaPkzZhdW66xFJJQBK9iz_w8ecQ-zgZRRnpeTqvYGrNiddklPTP2hG1R83oUC1TgsU_rszyD6aION4Vb-Z4St0kcElv5XB1wSPz1OjymRW/s1600/DSC_0164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8QI8y-Ag_iWAd1E3zKCfYDugIWjvRJrjooTaPkzZhdW66xFJJQBK9iz_w8ecQ-zgZRRnpeTqvYGrNiddklPTP2hG1R83oUC1TgsU_rszyD6aION4Vb-Z4St0kcElv5XB1wSPz1OjymRW/s640/DSC_0164.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DzSWmzI3hzN4Tk6IjDNAIUmmUhQOpe6nJxb2nJQfe8cVc6XyF9ixuQhETtFthDl6LCYvUc39m18k74iksfMBuNZcBriCZ7FmrhLeUH4X6RYn2OpEd2txcbZ2qMQG3bY9LiCE9td6SPBn/s1600/DSC_0165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DzSWmzI3hzN4Tk6IjDNAIUmmUhQOpe6nJxb2nJQfe8cVc6XyF9ixuQhETtFthDl6LCYvUc39m18k74iksfMBuNZcBriCZ7FmrhLeUH4X6RYn2OpEd2txcbZ2qMQG3bY9LiCE9td6SPBn/s640/DSC_0165.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioz5zNkL7NxqkRYRInatEMTTxyVnhELmpb0V98_0KoKe8VGmItI_wl247v7oN-wSJCgwmspvbOyNwMLJHjC4iV0fEEYwjYCyKG1P3nSZwVV-WYge7xN3eKGyWN-S4tkcQyTkulO8gmKLKV/s1600/DSC_0185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioz5zNkL7NxqkRYRInatEMTTxyVnhELmpb0V98_0KoKe8VGmItI_wl247v7oN-wSJCgwmspvbOyNwMLJHjC4iV0fEEYwjYCyKG1P3nSZwVV-WYge7xN3eKGyWN-S4tkcQyTkulO8gmKLKV/s640/DSC_0185.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Rocky loves to hang out on top of the stairs and keep his eye on all of us.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWTAMuxAuFdpkBaXgdrSfwPUZKKuIUeViYsZ_sOxznpkNbPXEmdoyU-ymkbHBgb-p4a8zu0lY6rxZE4bGXvudfdtuzpioQ95yU-lInDrjHnGNqkZSSvwk_I_xu3xtetTYU5BKPHV5wpLu/s1600/DSC_0191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWTAMuxAuFdpkBaXgdrSfwPUZKKuIUeViYsZ_sOxznpkNbPXEmdoyU-ymkbHBgb-p4a8zu0lY6rxZE4bGXvudfdtuzpioQ95yU-lInDrjHnGNqkZSSvwk_I_xu3xtetTYU5BKPHV5wpLu/s640/DSC_0191.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
And his mom, who was down the hall.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYt2qAQAX2WrcOQvNTQoWkQVIaXUGOMvqZi8GoEr12D3Czkblis-pLq6try52sdwYGI1C6CSAp4hj7Kcemd8CFPb2P73UDbnegCc9nKevZpKUCKGiPWQLDo65RTZQarJijiekcOUVvkY3o/s1600/DSC_0194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYt2qAQAX2WrcOQvNTQoWkQVIaXUGOMvqZi8GoEr12D3Czkblis-pLq6try52sdwYGI1C6CSAp4hj7Kcemd8CFPb2P73UDbnegCc9nKevZpKUCKGiPWQLDo65RTZQarJijiekcOUVvkY3o/s640/DSC_0194.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Deliciousness on a pretzel! My sister melted Hershey Kisses over the pretzels and topped each with an M&M. The salt of the pretzel, plus the white chocolate, plus the chocolate, plus the peppermint? Boy howdy!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcZvsRGRRqihHwNr6KSy5clVvjm9YKLI-FcJt82jlM3OmVp8wmTOk-tYBfkNa6nwhbf0jY8jkdwbd-tMMdlkYfFDD5DuNL2ilyYKzGaxxje1pSawjfF58drfJxXF4z2pMP1pmYh0du6p8/s1600/DSC_0195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcZvsRGRRqihHwNr6KSy5clVvjm9YKLI-FcJt82jlM3OmVp8wmTOk-tYBfkNa6nwhbf0jY8jkdwbd-tMMdlkYfFDD5DuNL2ilyYKzGaxxje1pSawjfF58drfJxXF4z2pMP1pmYh0du6p8/s640/DSC_0195.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
I picked up this rustic looking clock for my dad. I thought it would be nice if I put in a battery and set the time for him so it would be ready to go. After finishing my present wrapping, I heard a ticking noise and realized you could hear the clock ticking through the wrapping paper. Then laughed myself silly for creating a veritable bomb present. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcunGeFO4htQXuV-o-nmwRrpDUR_d_9pN1O_f6EMxVj3ALSp0jy0LrA1g6y45KloV0uJmujoUXFBN56YgXSmux5WEMynYpZSWBpMIBfhtlM9aR_66c-HwfRcT5yx9BWXBnnxauRoe47jZ/s1600/DSC_0200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcunGeFO4htQXuV-o-nmwRrpDUR_d_9pN1O_f6EMxVj3ALSp0jy0LrA1g6y45KloV0uJmujoUXFBN56YgXSmux5WEMynYpZSWBpMIBfhtlM9aR_66c-HwfRcT5yx9BWXBnnxauRoe47jZ/s640/DSC_0200.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
"Mommmmmm, put me down!"<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcp5V9PKUlMR2o1LbJacdxwXSpk2FHY3zSJQiZF_g4Vaslemuqy9Ml1d0fXaZBhpEB6rb7tE6F2mJ1q_e152TxjnbEqVXOSsq86gueUGm-WHJlyjV7X7Ts72Zxnhh5Ten_7ig8Z57qVG-/s1600/DSC_0232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcp5V9PKUlMR2o1LbJacdxwXSpk2FHY3zSJQiZF_g4Vaslemuqy9Ml1d0fXaZBhpEB6rb7tE6F2mJ1q_e152TxjnbEqVXOSsq86gueUGm-WHJlyjV7X7Ts72Zxnhh5Ten_7ig8Z57qVG-/s640/DSC_0232.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
As usual, before the wrapping paper had even hit the floor, Bootz was all over, in, around and on top of the boxes.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpV3UtWlqraSmAZd47evGU3aEOlOZxElnYOy7SESE9trlO6siJDwD5EgV9jXz3B3a9Xhz1oUGa4S7m5gLotiysqcPvNH9vXfVcy2-nWrZvsngxFwyRFyRP5WvbbsczGv2s-J-5FgtS14z/s1600/DSC_0238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpV3UtWlqraSmAZd47evGU3aEOlOZxElnYOy7SESE9trlO6siJDwD5EgV9jXz3B3a9Xhz1oUGa4S7m5gLotiysqcPvNH9vXfVcy2-nWrZvsngxFwyRFyRP5WvbbsczGv2s-J-5FgtS14z/s640/DSC_0238.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMSno8KpjkBYsfH7a0CQH0IVoibWJ47LiERIUHFbAgyyGk5PhiGdzbMfCjmW_sZp6oy6Q9YDA6QGiL6dx_HDsXUNByrjRHMqTCKRWnOoRRQYxz6Jsm8SzhO7PPsaM7AH69VKGbEKyTfly/s1600/DSC_0283.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMSno8KpjkBYsfH7a0CQH0IVoibWJ47LiERIUHFbAgyyGk5PhiGdzbMfCjmW_sZp6oy6Q9YDA6QGiL6dx_HDsXUNByrjRHMqTCKRWnOoRRQYxz6Jsm8SzhO7PPsaM7AH69VKGbEKyTfly/s640/DSC_0283.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Shadow and what's left of her circle rawhide bone. It only took a couple hours for the other half to disappear.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJxpcR0-u4tAeOGVAsXklE2Gx-9tqb0kS8hh22eN3FFlTtXnm9orM-SL1LUMS9caKgQb3hgfdJV6g_tQGuC6yfRTDBBfTI5Rp_ySzEaMzBBLoTk6iA-ntJF5mblN6MP7QBAalR2I6O7Y4/s1600/DSC_0247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJxpcR0-u4tAeOGVAsXklE2Gx-9tqb0kS8hh22eN3FFlTtXnm9orM-SL1LUMS9caKgQb3hgfdJV6g_tQGuC6yfRTDBBfTI5Rp_ySzEaMzBBLoTk6iA-ntJF5mblN6MP7QBAalR2I6O7Y4/s640/DSC_0247.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2WM8d39bRLYRY9cg3PwYnaWhNA5J6je-itU8KFtZP3v0Yd-guGbPB-VN9he7AeZ82NpmQ6a-AEZiyK98aRP83F2SGb1iqvAxS5O3X420jgRXpdWYS0S1mF2TIOk7-ZODoBmvyMXkZDQ7/s1600/DSC_0272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2WM8d39bRLYRY9cg3PwYnaWhNA5J6je-itU8KFtZP3v0Yd-guGbPB-VN9he7AeZ82NpmQ6a-AEZiyK98aRP83F2SGb1iqvAxS5O3X420jgRXpdWYS0S1mF2TIOk7-ZODoBmvyMXkZDQ7/s640/DSC_0272.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<i>Do the hustle! </i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCXH743Wjm0KzTZxE98pT6qG72cm7SaT-QJztWwNotgVTqosq6OCyhcfB9dYS5cvsWPaDqu53O_Q40W3Z_I-m-F81sPeHE9y0qrSpWzWeQIVVuvNlg0KieO-DxwnUlMX-PKO-0Wm-c2A4O/s1600/DSC_0282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCXH743Wjm0KzTZxE98pT6qG72cm7SaT-QJztWwNotgVTqosq6OCyhcfB9dYS5cvsWPaDqu53O_Q40W3Z_I-m-F81sPeHE9y0qrSpWzWeQIVVuvNlg0KieO-DxwnUlMX-PKO-0Wm-c2A4O/s640/DSC_0282.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Woo! Looks like Freckles got into the spiked eggnog this year!<br />
<br />
Merry Christmas everyone!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-5562227407290146282012-12-23T10:29:00.000-05:002012-12-23T10:29:23.367-05:00Its (NOT) the End of the World as We Know It...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPtZsM3-BhYSbOmChQFtdeMFv57aKFrprLQGJbjiqyyGHUZTzJwmtEnlxC3za9LIK48HYEfmm6ZktKbgLkLr3wnLOXoOwBewr0iOi2PbYt4fnZ7H23Hggem7vB3yL9KyPDctAQhuik_aSp/s1600/DSC_0053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPtZsM3-BhYSbOmChQFtdeMFv57aKFrprLQGJbjiqyyGHUZTzJwmtEnlxC3za9LIK48HYEfmm6ZktKbgLkLr3wnLOXoOwBewr0iOi2PbYt4fnZ7H23Hggem7vB3yL9KyPDctAQhuik_aSp/s640/DSC_0053.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
When I get bored, I typically crack open a good book and flip on the tv. But not da boyfriend. He was bored the other day, so while I was at work, he made me a jewelry box! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaU_tih7DB4FxvmpxBYAS4hFlf6to5Qpxt-EIDn4QK0GZRncVOujqUzQz_r8tniFLKriWjsV6POR1sYoxDBYbPWmyFJn99vdEkI1k2I6zcf3NmFOfEPjan5adC7KWoyHg_sR1SUuAv92g/s1600/DSC_0054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaU_tih7DB4FxvmpxBYAS4hFlf6to5Qpxt-EIDn4QK0GZRncVOujqUzQz_r8tniFLKriWjsV6POR1sYoxDBYbPWmyFJn99vdEkI1k2I6zcf3NmFOfEPjan5adC7KWoyHg_sR1SUuAv92g/s640/DSC_0054.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Isn't it beautiful? Lots of compartments to store all different sizes of jewelry.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUWhuVJsZ0dENpgG9SaDSd_Hvj3PR3ExAVyYB_MjfOTJOkQ0WQd_0kGugqe41dnPOv_vFFEQH1_x4OAWZxPKU_npqaQ3Ojw17gtkMzwacpyNgKZhZtkdXIwdei7dRVLe84xWatVs0HH2t/s1600/DSC_0055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUWhuVJsZ0dENpgG9SaDSd_Hvj3PR3ExAVyYB_MjfOTJOkQ0WQd_0kGugqe41dnPOv_vFFEQH1_x4OAWZxPKU_npqaQ3Ojw17gtkMzwacpyNgKZhZtkdXIwdei7dRVLe84xWatVs0HH2t/s640/DSC_0055.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
The top shelf fits perfectly on top of the bottom layer like so. He's going to stain it for me too, just have to pick out the perfect color.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZDbSFjnxvNjH2nLS5vnKReHT-zXjuTepgPRaUiSph1F80J-tKiiKqDBDqqt0QuoOhS4kR0sbGBGbrUgG-IfkQ5Grdwl3jsK8ISs3Un5Max29yGEDGBsK9yZcMktSD_aIzQ2Fii4KrC1t/s1600/DSC_0056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZDbSFjnxvNjH2nLS5vnKReHT-zXjuTepgPRaUiSph1F80J-tKiiKqDBDqqt0QuoOhS4kR0sbGBGbrUgG-IfkQ5Grdwl3jsK8ISs3Un5Max29yGEDGBsK9yZcMktSD_aIzQ2Fii4KrC1t/s640/DSC_0056.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
In his typical style, its a little large. I'm still trying to figure out where I'm going to put it! (like our gingerbread men table runner?)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNy_6rDlGhXjuiJ3O8RaHYU9iUqiQCLEJxrgyJDb7M3BdK3V7WqYSVFWel9jLsIAv1RJAretW3FxbMqP1XxQUVo4fv3V-1qUUgEiWysqbe6jqIG8eNcgjk5T3Gds7AqF_tny1yDKDmKYiX/s1600/DSC_0057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNy_6rDlGhXjuiJ3O8RaHYU9iUqiQCLEJxrgyJDb7M3BdK3V7WqYSVFWel9jLsIAv1RJAretW3FxbMqP1XxQUVo4fv3V-1qUUgEiWysqbe6jqIG8eNcgjk5T3Gds7AqF_tny1yDKDmKYiX/s640/DSC_0057.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Now I just need to fill it up! frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-65545405367155248552012-12-09T19:42:00.000-05:002012-12-09T19:42:14.771-05:00My New Career - Cookie Decorator<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5f4j75ZrSL6Qa-3-MB7rxTrJ8xcWbiqCShHWmIdxdnQa7et-oNaIKM5mz9uf0JcHr874AtyPk2V_t4P5p6SvG8NNGdWNc9HZO1geWRIyone1ZtD29jVSeoRcvlzvco4yeSPPnVurbeo6/s1600/DSC_0037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5f4j75ZrSL6Qa-3-MB7rxTrJ8xcWbiqCShHWmIdxdnQa7et-oNaIKM5mz9uf0JcHr874AtyPk2V_t4P5p6SvG8NNGdWNc9HZO1geWRIyone1ZtD29jVSeoRcvlzvco4yeSPPnVurbeo6/s640/DSC_0037.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
The baking bug got me on Friday and I set about making <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/10/chocolate-truffles-with-sea-salt/">Pioneer Woman's oh-so-delicious looking truffles with sea salt</a>. The recipe was easy enough, melt together chocolate, condensed milk and some vanilla, let it set up in the fridge for a couple hours and then dunk in more chocolate. I can't remember what I was doing on Friday that made me want to finish up the truffles Saturday morning, but it must have been good because I left the chilled bowl of chocolate in the fridge overnight. Saturday morning came...with a migraine so the chocolate went unattended for the day. By the time I took the bowl out this morning, the chocolate was rock hard. A minute or two in the microwave fixed that in a jiffy. I rolled out the chocolate into balls and stuck them in the freezer for a couple minutes before dunking them into the milk chocolate. I've never had chocolate sprinkled with sea salt before and boy have I been missing out. These are gooooo-oooood! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxB3-36rkDHdKi8u2ouDTSWlDvU-QAidYM3ZNB7f3ww8BZyAM35tisg-2yE8XSBtUmTUDn0Dyqq-T8hAhZS-5vG6zgQhm1k2ObcKSAdDmE9NC8-1DZnfCF2xAS15Uqp58bVISxWANi_iS/s1600/DSC_0041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxB3-36rkDHdKi8u2ouDTSWlDvU-QAidYM3ZNB7f3ww8BZyAM35tisg-2yE8XSBtUmTUDn0Dyqq-T8hAhZS-5vG6zgQhm1k2ObcKSAdDmE9NC8-1DZnfCF2xAS15Uqp58bVISxWANi_iS/s640/DSC_0041.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzlfly-nqFsy33uYH_mIP5zfXhQgV4O3c2qRPT3_aGDOrbDVVenlbeQB-U9Ect2bWLMzmvSvF6WDcp1i7b0gLBEhLp4L5NnZ-oq49umPtPVHky_xLi3-6hiykTBuf1LAH0h_5L0xpS25t/s1600/DSC_0043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzlfly-nqFsy33uYH_mIP5zfXhQgV4O3c2qRPT3_aGDOrbDVVenlbeQB-U9Ect2bWLMzmvSvF6WDcp1i7b0gLBEhLp4L5NnZ-oq49umPtPVHky_xLi3-6hiykTBuf1LAH0h_5L0xpS25t/s640/DSC_0043.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Inspired by some hilarious cookie cutters I found at Target, I also thought I'd whip up a batch of cookies and decorate them. Whenever I tackle something creative, I always have the most amazing pictures in my head of how its going to turn out. I picture beautifully created cookies with intricate frosted details, sort of like the magic I see all the time on <a href="http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-12-05T08:26:00-06:00&max-results=3">Bake at 350</a>:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbsaYK7IuzjpPTIlmR_K5yZY4HBjnNGhJuMBetGFu8yRAZGlgdh3U8xh-BqiJhWlqPseD14K9xszpyH1kYFx3WgrlLDAw665-4OiDaSS8HTb-h6XiXYMh943dqr06HVd6EbyLrIhnqJfP/s1600/baahumbug3lighter700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbsaYK7IuzjpPTIlmR_K5yZY4HBjnNGhJuMBetGFu8yRAZGlgdh3U8xh-BqiJhWlqPseD14K9xszpyH1kYFx3WgrlLDAw665-4OiDaSS8HTb-h6XiXYMh943dqr06HVd6EbyLrIhnqJfP/s640/baahumbug3lighter700.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
All you have to do is follow the instructions, right?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMY8HOFnbroMN2vQYH2rgCqXjsXwb_v9YzurQbTervEHGwSJ9x1U2y-hVhXyTa80k3sGZ-v5slEdD09C0Va8hBxC3cB7llQZk3KNwhyUf00g1dKl7m7NMRlO1U46vOREQbLm-ocdARDEgj/s1600/chrcottagepersonalized700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMY8HOFnbroMN2vQYH2rgCqXjsXwb_v9YzurQbTervEHGwSJ9x1U2y-hVhXyTa80k3sGZ-v5slEdD09C0Va8hBxC3cB7llQZk3KNwhyUf00g1dKl7m7NMRlO1U46vOREQbLm-ocdARDEgj/s640/chrcottagepersonalized700.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
What could be easier?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNADE7DhBOaAd3JEhcfyNO0DHF8cmnKSoRsi4DK_sugIiIhqUtCH4_QuC4CM3_GMDAbRPkiYKF9Bd0yYUwe0MRqsl7p5_F-1Bk_OS_UIeELWUF0hqejnw7u8_AZOog0h04MKAT2O7Om5n/s1600/DSC_0044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNADE7DhBOaAd3JEhcfyNO0DHF8cmnKSoRsi4DK_sugIiIhqUtCH4_QuC4CM3_GMDAbRPkiYKF9Bd0yYUwe0MRqsl7p5_F-1Bk_OS_UIeELWUF0hqejnw7u8_AZOog0h04MKAT2O7Om5n/s640/DSC_0044.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Sigh. What I always forget to factor in is that by the time I've <i>made a million chocolate truffles, whipped up the batter for shortbread cookies, rolled it out, cut out ninjas with my new cookie cutters, bake the ninjas, washed the dishes and bowls and measuring spoons and measuring cups I've dirtied and let the cookies cool</i>....I couldn't care less about how the cookies look. So I ended up taking some of the extra melted chocolate from the truffles and "decorating" the ninjas with it. If you can call this decorating. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMNEpVESFsR-j_U34Yrr5lC3iCy8Yz2gUS2f95y0gCKpR-XdS_Tqu2Rpmf7aVpjuRzWkPG4U9nR4JGoNKWAgGN4QM9EpsE5GEyXtKARB5ttJ4dxEUowMwoCTPzcrhnHIDaYigAGsJW3Kp/s1600/DSC_0045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMNEpVESFsR-j_U34Yrr5lC3iCy8Yz2gUS2f95y0gCKpR-XdS_Tqu2Rpmf7aVpjuRzWkPG4U9nR4JGoNKWAgGN4QM9EpsE5GEyXtKARB5ttJ4dxEUowMwoCTPzcrhnHIDaYigAGsJW3Kp/s640/DSC_0045.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
The important thing is that the chocolate got on the cookies. Who cares if it looks like they were in a mud-flinging contest, right? <i>Right?</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
Seriously though, how funny are these cookies? They're ninjas in three various action poses. I kept breaking off their limbs, so these two are just about the only ones that stayed intact during my baking and decorating project. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7coX-vcWDJsE-ltZJsssSM8a9ca-Y17D5L9P6e0Kj0DfGpFwRpYIX_yZFT_IzMKF0EEGKO0oJ2tI7UDQsBiLaeQje1yPh4gkOfMQ28sIJOMqu21RvZKcb_2KGE_W1q5a6Cd_zWOylSC5v/s1600/DSC_0048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7coX-vcWDJsE-ltZJsssSM8a9ca-Y17D5L9P6e0Kj0DfGpFwRpYIX_yZFT_IzMKF0EEGKO0oJ2tI7UDQsBiLaeQje1yPh4gkOfMQ28sIJOMqu21RvZKcb_2KGE_W1q5a6Cd_zWOylSC5v/s640/DSC_0048.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Have you noticed these adorable containers? They're from the <a href="http://www.qvc.com/Temp-tations-Kitchen-&-Food.category.0102.html?refine=1001299+4294936455">Temp-tations</a> line, sold on QVC and I'm in love with them. My sister noticed them a while back and got a set for my mom, who loved them so much that she bought a set for my sister in return. Happily, it was my turn to get in on the fun and these were my birthday present from my folks. You can throw them in the microwave, the oven, the dishwasher, you name it! And they're so cute that so you can serve your dishes right out of them without having to transfer your food into something a little spiffier than your garden variety Pyrex dish. There are tons of colors and shapes and sizes, but each set stacks right inside itself for easy storage. They also come with metal racks with handles, so you can take the dish right out of the oven, put it in the rack and carry it to the table - no pot holders needed! Ok, enough of me sounding like a commercial. Go check them out, they're really cute and practical.frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-9821762474546504772012-12-04T20:32:00.001-05:002012-12-04T20:32:49.238-05:00Yum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvQkGJ3LmQxwBcz5LmM4I3UsHKKr897zjcXOG79_h-YHC9Jgv3Pob3-qXs1-8GGyyzaEk-Kb1TirPgPfUw4AFyfACnYceKNCS8aPjbyqEvPUVmnfK1-Plb6DI60UAHUFBL1n5aZsI29fe/s1600/DSC_0035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvQkGJ3LmQxwBcz5LmM4I3UsHKKr897zjcXOG79_h-YHC9Jgv3Pob3-qXs1-8GGyyzaEk-Kb1TirPgPfUw4AFyfACnYceKNCS8aPjbyqEvPUVmnfK1-Plb6DI60UAHUFBL1n5aZsI29fe/s640/DSC_0035.JPG" width="424" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I received a lovely cookbook from da boyfriend for my birthday. Full of delicious recipes like this watermelon granita....</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpWFPUzgQ0M7ZRyqwQFHD2Vk9acvAtLZZ_N63AgonhY2UduiyGZtsHyW89yoBRJW-kIdzCjPCsZyFz5P6zflUVrLnMvyHeUBPVWijorqR3gT_ZpH1MmnyEyanSxdEOpNA4P34IopvTZ-p/s1600/DSC_0034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpWFPUzgQ0M7ZRyqwQFHD2Vk9acvAtLZZ_N63AgonhY2UduiyGZtsHyW89yoBRJW-kIdzCjPCsZyFz5P6zflUVrLnMvyHeUBPVWijorqR3gT_ZpH1MmnyEyanSxdEOpNA4P34IopvTZ-p/s640/DSC_0034.JPG" width="424" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and "ooh boy, can't wait to try this pesto sauce"...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxoR-9L6VkET_Ra-USSTVQGrV9jM33Fg1YbIc0nsvSXe6RG1n4-Cl_Ytp3eXFeyqzf64-phPAxS3LHqH3YOA-z7TqcOgaUGRRnhQqqrFw2epgA4UJABL7FyxWZm_QVcVmeivemcxatOYp/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxoR-9L6VkET_Ra-USSTVQGrV9jM33Fg1YbIc0nsvSXe6RG1n4-Cl_Ytp3eXFeyqzf64-phPAxS3LHqH3YOA-z7TqcOgaUGRRnhQqqrFw2epgA4UJABL7FyxWZm_QVcVmeivemcxatOYp/s640/DSC_0030.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Charming photos of the author's adorable munchkins....</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6t6XoOmyaQXfFdlcVsPO7RD4gqwmEyqe2qS_rGdjNvHNwXvGPareVD5sm-004hHKYRNhJS1ivkA6DOgqijJq3dk3ZMib9xRSXgl6plTo-pvli7Z4gvfEhVMeCfE6P9Gy3_LxFfAlYCw24/s1600/DSC_0031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6t6XoOmyaQXfFdlcVsPO7RD4gqwmEyqe2qS_rGdjNvHNwXvGPareVD5sm-004hHKYRNhJS1ivkA6DOgqijJq3dk3ZMib9xRSXgl6plTo-pvli7Z4gvfEhVMeCfE6P9Gy3_LxFfAlYCw24/s640/DSC_0031.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> And pets...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMqKoTwFsO8BKLSWN434tyuJc7IIft6reQF47RjaLbt1X1XWhKYLGDn3iHAZ_7BtZJ2rSo9MHfjbTxCnxdhaG66J7AdbKE_jw7eQv-89JASu5Dm6mJB2VhX3Rc-AzTlK9ApkAF8o8bDN8/s1600/DSC_0033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMqKoTwFsO8BKLSWN434tyuJc7IIft6reQF47RjaLbt1X1XWhKYLGDn3iHAZ_7BtZJ2rSo9MHfjbTxCnxdhaG66J7AdbKE_jw7eQv-89JASu5Dm6mJB2VhX3Rc-AzTlK9ApkAF8o8bDN8/s640/DSC_0033.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> And munchkins holding pets...</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFymt4RKbtYDGwjJ6Ln9AaMrG6uGeM9i2fO8brKcC2eOKNIq56GWB4tKHN0LSJmJm-j0PUi0yox5UjFxp5Fa6IJkrQ9T7zliWJ8uNBb73sB0v5lLvJQO6uTOOfwJPeSGcRNThPDYizgSv/s1600/DSC_0036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFymt4RKbtYDGwjJ6Ln9AaMrG6uGeM9i2fO8brKcC2eOKNIq56GWB4tKHN0LSJmJm-j0PUi0yox5UjFxp5Fa6IJkrQ9T7zliWJ8uNBb73sB0v5lLvJQO6uTOOfwJPeSGcRNThPDYizgSv/s640/DSC_0036.JPG" width="424" /></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Say it with me now, "The Pioneer Woman!" I just love Ree. I've read her blog for years and eagerly look forward to Saturday mornings to watch her Food Network show. The cookbook is wonderful, full of little charming notes about her daily life and family. Can't wait to get cookin'! </span></div>
frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-55669662305211186122012-11-30T21:48:00.003-05:002012-11-30T21:58:31.738-05:00The Mist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjElIEdu0ZvEgxdDyvSwbJ1mTlVHpoaAAAD9_bGMUOhPzs42_51nrK5jt_bfxLEN0jpbUMcAw9aosmkGHN41tDvYoT1YdPS0cBJHV0RmsI66NSC4JjhwBrLYpRKZvBmi6I5HR9umpv48SVS/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjElIEdu0ZvEgxdDyvSwbJ1mTlVHpoaAAAD9_bGMUOhPzs42_51nrK5jt_bfxLEN0jpbUMcAw9aosmkGHN41tDvYoT1YdPS0cBJHV0RmsI66NSC4JjhwBrLYpRKZvBmi6I5HR9umpv48SVS/s640/DSC_0005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;">Earlier in the week, </span><span style="text-align: left;">we had our first snowstorm of the season. At least, I think it was the first? Anyway, I woke the following morning to this bizarre weather. It was cooooold, foggy and sunny all at the same time. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVH8tukYhtmm1N6kvTMjuOfbDcvWsbSSM_i5AzYiJzPxh3Qk7iz98xW-ME7krozbv74PevL5o5snLpFlwq91OXh3aNqIbLT7MY5uDRrWfWj6zO8DqELn0mO_Wja5Yu-ZydhT6rgKCkLopc/s1600/DSC_0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVH8tukYhtmm1N6kvTMjuOfbDcvWsbSSM_i5AzYiJzPxh3Qk7iz98xW-ME7krozbv74PevL5o5snLpFlwq91OXh3aNqIbLT7MY5uDRrWfWj6zO8DqELn0mO_Wja5Yu-ZydhT6rgKCkLopc/s640/DSC_0012.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Doesn't that look so odd? It almost looks like someone superimposed some fog over a nice sunny morning. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOkKF4D8ZffAcUKoln7DaN4JXDDrHS1hOwCEK-NJNywZs8MzbphDA7qbJ8by_CGfdqDWlAKD0eOzNoFVT9avRquY_2zssoSvP9kJMCKKGdIQOpD_KWG1Y8aDb0sBFUai933A-GKNXGlYx/s1600/DSC_0013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOkKF4D8ZffAcUKoln7DaN4JXDDrHS1hOwCEK-NJNywZs8MzbphDA7qbJ8by_CGfdqDWlAKD0eOzNoFVT9avRquY_2zssoSvP9kJMCKKGdIQOpD_KWG1Y8aDb0sBFUai933A-GKNXGlYx/s640/DSC_0013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Shadow was perplexed as to why I'd be bothering to take pictures that didn't involve her. She was nudging my leg as I snapped this one. Either that or I was just blocking her path outside. <br />
<br />
So, just a quick note about the blog. I figure I'll keep it loosey-goosey and post when I feel like it. I'm not going to set limits on myself about when/what to post because then I'll just end up feeling burnt out like I did before. Thanks again for all your kind words. Here we go!frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-47723570429742678152012-11-26T22:00:00.001-05:002012-11-30T21:59:00.483-05:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Thank you all for your kind words! They mean so much to me. A couple of you mentioned the thought of changing the topic of my blog to something more along the lines of daily life stuff. I like the idea a lot! But I think I need to give myself a little break from blogging to think about it. So stay tuned, maybe I'm not done quite yet afterall.</span>frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-61363171797550051272012-11-24T10:05:00.001-05:002012-11-24T10:05:22.135-05:00The EndDear friends, I've decided that this will be my last post on HWFS. I've been writing here since May of 2008 and I'm sad to say that my heart just isn't in it anymore. Blogging is a lot of work - staying on top of the deals, writing up the posts, taking pictures of the goodies I've bought, etc. Several years ago when there were more deals in a week than I could keep track of, writing about them was loads of fun! There was always some new deal popping up mid-week and I enjoyed sharing them and hearing what you'd all bought as well. But the deals are harder to come by now and I'm sure you've all noticed that I haven't been posting as much as I used to. I've been wrestling with the thought of continuing this blog for a long time now and it came to a head yesterday when I started writing up my post about what I bought on Black Friday (not much to report, truth be told). Blogger gave an error, saying that after all these years, I'd finally reached the limit on how much data/pictures could be posted without purchasing additional storage and I took that as a sign that it was time. All good things come to an end eventually. So dear friends, its been fun, it really has, but its time to say goodbye. Happy hounding to all of you!frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-77803036858840935782012-11-21T16:12:00.001-05:002012-11-21T16:12:33.510-05:0011/25 - 12/1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBl65Bo3tGldkCc5KAyU4rSKJ4BJNo4cq8eEfjlhXrH106BlkrodS7P186rakrnqSEgsDvtYNANQ1h8PADre5WLlRu-sd0_zuHY4t1xpfTDOHMTbVkXgn0RFJrqS-hhV5Mnq55zYKS3Zqt/s1600/ImageProxy.mvc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBl65Bo3tGldkCc5KAyU4rSKJ4BJNo4cq8eEfjlhXrH106BlkrodS7P186rakrnqSEgsDvtYNANQ1h8PADre5WLlRu-sd0_zuHY4t1xpfTDOHMTbVkXgn0RFJrqS-hhV5Mnq55zYKS3Zqt/s400/ImageProxy.mvc.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>CVS</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Gillette ProGlide Razor - use $4 coupon (10/7 RP *Expires 11/30) and get back $5 EB (Limit 1) *Looks like there's a $5 coupon in Sunday's paper </li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Rite Aid</b></span><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>St. Joseph's Aspirin $4.99, use $2.25 coupon (10/21 SS) and get back $4 UP = <b>$1.26 profit</b></li>
<li>Salon Grafix Hairspray $4.99, use <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salongrafix/timeline">$2 coupon</a> and get back $4 UP (Limit 2) = <b>$1.01 profit</b></li>
<li>Gillette ProGlide Razor - use $4 coupon (10/7 RP *Expires 11/30) and get
back $4 UP (Limit 2) *Looks like there's a $5 coupon in Sunday's paper</li>
</ul>
<br />
<b><span style="color: #38761d;">Walgreens</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Zims Maxfreeze Max Relief Gel (4 oz) $7.99, use $1 coupon (Walgreens Pain Management coupon booklet found in stores) and get back $8 RR = <b>$1.01 profit</b></li>
<li>Barefoot Repair Overnight Foot Cream (3.4 oz) $9.99, send away for $9.99 rebate in package = <b>FREE</b></li>
</ul>
<b style="color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">Printable Rebate Offers</b><br />
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.simplysaline.com/NetiPotKit_RebateInfo.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Arm & Hammer Simply Saline Neti Pot TMF up to $14.99 Exp. 7/13/13</a> (Email me at frugalsuz at hotmail.com and I'll forward you the form)</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cremocompany.com/rebates" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Cremo Shave Cream TMF *Must include TMF label from packaging along with rebate Postmark by 12/31/14</a> Pic of form <a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-meh-cvs-trip.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">here</a></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.hillspet.com/pdf/en-us/IB_rebate.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance dry pet food TMF up to $12.99 Exp. 12/31/12</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/content/dam/morningstarfarms/pdf/burger-back-guarantee.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">MorningStar Veggie Burgers up to $4.99 Exp. 11/30/12</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.olay.com/en-US/Images/offers/Rebate%20Form.pdf" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">P&G
$15 WYB $50 of Venus, Secret, Olay, Pantene, Herbal Essences, Aussie,
Head & Shoulders, Clairol, CoverGirl, Crest 3D White Whitestrips
Products, Puffs, Ivory and Safeguard Exp. 12/31/12</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2012/YouthfulWearMultiRebateForm.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Physician's
Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Concealer, Foundation or Powder -
buy one and get $5, buy two and get $10 or buy three and get $25 Valid
5/1/12 - 4/30/13 *Have to submit a "Try Me Free" label for each item</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2011/YouthfulWearConcealerRebateFormDec2011.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Physician's
Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Concealer TMF Up to $12.95 Must
include "Try Me Free" label from product to qualify Valid 1/1/12 -
12/31/12</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2011/YouthfulWearFoundationRebateFormDec2011.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Physician's
Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Foundation TMF Up to $14.95 Must
include "Try Me Free" label from product to qualify Valid 1/1/12 -
12/31/12</a> </span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate $10 off $10.01 of qualifying items Exp. 12/31/12</a> Valid in all states EXCEPT for: <span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;">AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MN, MS, ND, NH, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VT, and WV. NBPR in </span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;">CT, MA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NY and UT. </span> *<span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1684791446" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">IL, NY, and VA residents: Food Pairing ingredients cannot be private label store brands. </a><b><a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">LIMIT THREE!</a> </b><a href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/rebates/475491-x12-31-12-printable-pyramid-ale-10-10-food-pairings-nbpr-ct-ma-md-mo-nc-nj-ny-ut.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">See this link for qualifying items.</a></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4;"><a href="http://www.secret.com/Loyalty-Program.aspx" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Secret Clinical Strength - buy four (send UPC's OR receipts) and get a coupon for a FREE box Exp. ??</a></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.zyrtec.com/satisfactionrules" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Zyrtec10mg
Tablets (3, 5, 14, 30 or 40 ct), 10 mg Liquid Gels (12, 25 or 30 ct),
Children’s Zyrtec (any size) or Zyrtec-D (any size) Satisfaction
Guarantee Exp. 12/31/12</a></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span class="externallink"><b>Hangtag/Peelie/Tearpad Rebates to Look For - please let me know what you find as well!</b></span></div>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/02/nothings-ever-easy-at-ra.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Arm & Hammer Single Use Laundry Detergent Power Paks</a> sticker (hot pink color) TMF up to $9.99 Exp. 12/15/12</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bandit Packaging Tape TMF Exp. 12/31/12 *Found at Walmart<span class="externallink"><br /></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="externallink"><a href="http://wildforwags.com/get-free-stuff/2012/02/20/dickinsons-products-free-rebate/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Dickinson's Facial Cleanser</a> Hangtag TMF Exp. ?</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/03/indulge-me.html" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Freeman Facial Anti-Stress Mask</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> Hangtag TMF Exp. 12/31/12</span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://asupersavvysaver.blogspot.com/2012/05/reader-find-oxi-clean-dishwashing.html" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Oxi-Clean Dishwashing Booster TMF</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> Exp. 12/1/12</span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
<br />frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-89007198051634578312012-11-19T21:17:00.002-05:002012-11-19T21:17:24.466-05:00Round Two<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcl3KUlQpn3dsiFE5EuLDmkimeUyNp22JwnHFDD871N9v3gs3avMcbslcFHArNmhv0zcI4EqGyfkhNMTKKadAQy-MCk0gt7kY9l_AzbFlQZXBzD2mVjR7YTDElJivKaw18nYXXo_M90BY/s1600/DSC_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcl3KUlQpn3dsiFE5EuLDmkimeUyNp22JwnHFDD871N9v3gs3avMcbslcFHArNmhv0zcI4EqGyfkhNMTKKadAQy-MCk0gt7kY9l_AzbFlQZXBzD2mVjR7YTDElJivKaw18nYXXo_M90BY/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">CVS - went back today for more! I also received an email today from CVS with a $4 off $20 coupon good through later in the week. I'll definitely put that to good use.</span><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Coke (1.25 liter bottle) $0.99, got back $0.99 EB (Limit 1) = </span><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">FREE</b></span></li>
<li><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thermacare Back & Hip Wrap (1 ct) $3.49, got back $3.49 EB (Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></b></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 Diet Pepsi 12 packs $3.33 each, got back $2 EB (WYB 3, Limit 1) = three for $8 or $2.66 each</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 Minute Rices $1 each</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Used $1.25 EB and $16.99 EB, total was $1.25</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Then at another store, I finished off another couple deals on a different card</span></span><ul>
<li><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Somnapure Sleep Aid (4 ct) $1.99, used $5 coupon on back of package (adjusted down to $1.99) and got back $1.99 EB (</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Limit 1) = </span>$1.99 profit</span></b></li>
<li><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">South Beach Diet Meal or Snack Bar (5 ct) $4.99, used $1 peelie coupon and got back $4.99 EB (Limit 1) = </span><b>$1 profit</b></span></b></li>
<li><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><b><b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">2 Kleenex Slim Pack Facial Tissue (3 pk) or Sparkle Single Roll Paper Towels $1 each, got back $2 EB (</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Limit 2) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></b></b></b></li>
<li><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><b><b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Play-Doh Soft Pack Resealable Pack $1, got back $1 EB (</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></b></b></b></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Used $6.98 in EB's, total was $0.25</span></span></li>
</ul>
frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-78753142139291854722012-11-18T17:45:00.000-05:002012-11-18T18:16:31.279-05:00FREEBIES!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0eWNJWKc0CAIS5QHaG0uVHoPnVhfAzvtmBjPTGdtS-kgHmFsM5zqeQ5uiERCgK7UR2bzt4ZZiOtGi-eyOW7NOjyKKOPOnZbpyJz7ezBXUOMo22TLNvNTO0Z0yY1-leYiMq2lAXgyyUMh/s1600/DSC_0173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0eWNJWKc0CAIS5QHaG0uVHoPnVhfAzvtmBjPTGdtS-kgHmFsM5zqeQ5uiERCgK7UR2bzt4ZZiOtGi-eyOW7NOjyKKOPOnZbpyJz7ezBXUOMo22TLNvNTO0Z0yY1-leYiMq2lAXgyyUMh/s400/DSC_0173.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was definitely a shop 'til you drop day. I hit up a bunch of CVS's plus ShopRite (earned my free ham!) and Price Chopper. I bought a ton of freebies at CVS on several cards, but for simplicity's sake, I'll list them all together. I had a $10/$50 coupon on two of my cards, so I bought some things I didn't really want just to get my total up. I forgot to put the Pur-Absorb and Nasal Ease in the pictures, think I got everything else. Keep an eye out for $1 peelies on the South Beach meal bars, makes them a $1 profit.</span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Advil Children's Suspension Liquid (1 oz) $2.37, used</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/childrensadvil/app_137656902971961" style="text-decoration: initial;">$1.50 coupon</a> or $1 coupon (9/30 or 10/28 RP) and got back $2.37 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Limit 1) =<b> $1.50 - $1 profit </b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">South Beach Diet Meal or Snack Bar (5 ct) $4.99, used $1 peelie on meal bars and got back $4.99 EB (Limit 1) = <b>$1 profit</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Glade Scented Oil Base Warmer $1.25, used </span><a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&zid=xh20&nid=10&cid=17594162" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: initial;">$1 coupon</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"> (or </span><a href="https://www.rightathome.com/Offers/Pages/2012-10-glade.aspx?sid=coupon&cid=glade_PISO_Arch_201210pfe&rid=133260827&om_rid=NtAOXT&om_mid=_BQkFTsB8u5QO7g" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: initial;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"> or 10/14 SS or 11/4 SS) and got back $1.25 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Limit 1) =<b> $1 profit</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">AirWick Scented Oil Warmer $0.99, go</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">t back $0.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Limit 1) = <b>$0.99 profit</b></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 Charmin Basic Single Rolls $0.99 each, used $1 off 2 coupon (10/14 or 10/28 P&G) and got back $0.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Coke (1.25 liter bottle) $0.99, got back $0.99 EB (Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nasal Ease Allergy Reliever (0.18 oz) $9.99, got back $9.99 EB (Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px;">Advil (10 ct) $2.99, got back $2.99 EB (Limit 1) = </span><b style="line-height: 20px;">FREE</b></span></b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Carmex Lip Balm $0.99, got back $0.99 EB</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> (</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></b></b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Bayer Countour Next EZ Meter $10, got back $10 EB (</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE </b>*Used coupon in </span><a href="http://www.cvs.com/promo/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=ecad-member" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial;">Diabetes & You magazine</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> found in stores for a <b>FREE One a Day vitamin</b> WYB this meter</span></span></b></span></b></b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Street King Energy Shot (2 pk) $3.99, got back $3.99 EB (Limit 1) =<b>FREE</b></span></span></b></span></b></b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Pur-Absorb Iron (28 ct) $16.99, got back $16.99 EB (</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Haviland Thin Mints or Nips Candy $0.88, got back $0.88 EB (</span>Limit 1) =<b style="font-weight: normal;">FREE </b>*I found the Haviland in the seasonal aisle, not with the other candy</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Kraft Mac & Cheese (5.5 - 7.25 oz) $0.99, got back $0.99 EB (</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Limit 1) =<b>FREE</b></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Kleenex Slim Pack Facial Tissue (3 pk) or Sparkle Single Roll Paper Towels $1, got back $1 EB (</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Limit 2) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks (8 oz) $2, go</span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></b></span></span><b><b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">t back $2 EB (</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></b></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Starbucks Refreshers (12 oz) $1.50, got back $1.50 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) =<b>FREE</b></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hot Wheels Cars $1, got back $1 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Powerade (32 oz) $1, get back $1 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Play-Doh Soft Pack Resealable Pack $1, get back $1 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE </b>*This was hard to find, it was in the seasonal aisle with the other toys or on endcaps. Only found two of them</span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.99, got back $2 EB (Limit 1) = $0.99</span></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbhfyeM02rvAzVRW_UbZ7kkWK9SzvPmiGApVf3MSVVXmqZbjfsK4qwKW1K8C5_i_-C0Ig8wHnOjy8vCKT9EOxDxe3Bg5W02lezgmxVh1jJEpnPEWSZ-YeALaO4qYdgHQzZ7SdJ7neyFEi-/s1600/DSC_0172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbhfyeM02rvAzVRW_UbZ7kkWK9SzvPmiGApVf3MSVVXmqZbjfsK4qwKW1K8C5_i_-C0Ig8wHnOjy8vCKT9EOxDxe3Bg5W02lezgmxVh1jJEpnPEWSZ-YeALaO4qYdgHQzZ7SdJ7neyFEi-/s400/DSC_0172.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh Gigi, how cute you look! She just loves this blanket and when I laid it out on the foot stool, she eagerly jumped up and took a nap.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfQuUMLcEQLVhQwkmNDpbx24ky5qxpdA1Dp1bb-LWJvFWuJsMZ58Rms0t2jPBG8E1Q1RNFHmu21vTDxQMF83EsbmqYbPDV27X2eBWwIGRDzDbMrR3c8Pw6CjHccWZmDQNPfpBVBX5E6eY/s1600/DSC_0171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfQuUMLcEQLVhQwkmNDpbx24ky5qxpdA1Dp1bb-LWJvFWuJsMZ58Rms0t2jPBG8E1Q1RNFHmu21vTDxQMF83EsbmqYbPDV27X2eBWwIGRDzDbMrR3c8Pw6CjHccWZmDQNPfpBVBX5E6eY/s400/DSC_0171.JPG" width="265" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The only problem was that she was blocking the path to Shadow's favorite chair. Being too polite to nudge her out of the way or attempt to jump up... </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4QuwVLiDKzzCtXAewiWPaQsXkKyOuG2VzxspVl3Upez7VpHSVNJJ6S9zGsSQtGzHCQwppb84nX0i2LLVl_HcAGNg24zel0djNN2oBbNnP1VjIyvaD4xWumE_dj-7oiUOG_rQY8biWGaW/s1600/DSC_0168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4QuwVLiDKzzCtXAewiWPaQsXkKyOuG2VzxspVl3Upez7VpHSVNJJ6S9zGsSQtGzHCQwppb84nX0i2LLVl_HcAGNg24zel0djNN2oBbNnP1VjIyvaD4xWumE_dj-7oiUOG_rQY8biWGaW/s400/DSC_0168.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> ...Shadow resigned herself to a nap in the cat bed. Doesn't she look thrilled?</span>frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-821985241459663882012-11-15T23:56:00.004-05:002012-11-20T09:08:07.229-05:0011/18 - 11/24 Black Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnghz3Grf4xsgS6LLpq9Sf-vR1N-CVDhHs8pWMlCTyOTifeMr64KvdkJkw1A8-LZwd3SnaYDpeylstJxtnxevE-jY-ja29FHYFUoMzj9JR-eIRGr_EVbL769rdO6G68AmCzPePWtN5ROku/s1600/ImageProxy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnghz3Grf4xsgS6LLpq9Sf-vR1N-CVDhHs8pWMlCTyOTifeMr64KvdkJkw1A8-LZwd3SnaYDpeylstJxtnxevE-jY-ja29FHYFUoMzj9JR-eIRGr_EVbL769rdO6G68AmCzPePWtN5ROku/s400/ImageProxy.png" width="267" /></span></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="color: red;">CVS</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><b>Deals for 11/18 - 11/21:</b></span></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">iTunes or App Store Gift Cards - buy $75, get back $20 EB (Limit 1) = <b>$20 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Advil Children's Suspension Liquid (1 oz) $2.37, use </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/childrensadvil/app_137656902971961">$1.50 coupon</a><span style="background-color: white;"> or $1 coupon (9/30 or 10/28 RP) and get back $2.37 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) =<b> $1.50 - $1 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Glade Scented Oil Base Warmer $1.25, use </span><a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&zid=xh20&nid=10&cid=17594162">$1 coupon</a><span style="background-color: white;"> (or </span><a href="https://www.rightathome.com/Offers/Pages/2012-10-glade.aspx?sid=coupon&cid=glade_PISO_Arch_201210pfe&rid=133260827&om_rid=NtAOXT&om_mid=_BQkFTsB8u5QO7g">here</a><span style="background-color: white;"> or 10/14 SS or 11/4 SS) and get back $1.25 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) =<b> $1 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">AirWick Scented Oil Warmer $0.99, buy two and use <a href="http://www.airwick.us/fragrant-homes-club.php">$2 off 2 coupon</a> and <span style="background-color: white;">get back $0.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>$0.99 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">3M Command Hook (single pk) $0.99, use </span><a href="http://www.command.com/3MContentRetrievalAPI/BlobServlet?lmd=1346776539000&locale=en_US&assetType=MMM_Image&assetId=1319235960177&blobAttribute=ImageFile">$1 coupon</a><span style="background-color: white;"> or </span><a href="http://www.command.com/3MContentRetrievalAPI/BlobServlet?lmd=1348666343000&locale=en_WW&assetType=MMM_Image&assetId=1273659903634&blobAttribute=ImageFile">$0.50 coupon</a><span style="background-color: white;"> (11/11 SS) and get back $0.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) =<b> $1 - $0.50 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Charmin Basic (Single Roll) $0.99, use $0.25 coupon (10/14 or 10/28 P&G) and get back $0.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>$0.25 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Coke (1.25 liter bottle) $0.99, get back $0.99 EB (Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Advil (10 ct) $2.99, get back $2.99 EB (Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Somnapure Sleep Aid (4 ct) $1.99, get back $1.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Carmex Lip Balm $0.99, get back $0.99 EB</span><span style="background-color: white;"> (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Nasal Ease Allergy Reliever (0.18 oz) $9.99, get back $9.99 EB</span><span style="background-color: white;"> (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Nutrawise (Youtheory) Collagen Formula (120 ct) $9.49, get back $9.49 EB</span><span style="background-color: white;"> (L</span><span style="background-color: white;">imit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Bayer Countour Next EZ Meter $10, get back $10 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE </b>*Use coupon in </span><a href="http://www.cvs.com/promo/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=ecad-member">Diabetes & You magazine</a><span style="background-color: white;"> found in stores for a <b>FREE One a Day vitamin</b> WYB this meter</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">South Beach Diet Meal or Snack Bar (5 ct) $4.99, get back $4.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Street King Energy Shot (2 pk) $3.99, get back $3.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Pur-Absorb Iron (28 ct) $16.99, get back $16.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Haviland Thin Mints or Nips Candy $0.88, get back $0.88 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Kraft Mac & Cheese (5.5 - 7.25 oz) $0.99, get back $0.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Kleenex Slim Pack Facial Tissue (3 pk) or Sparkle Single Roll Paper Towels $1, get back $1 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 2) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">As seen on TV Easy Feet $4.99, get back $4.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Cepacol Sensations (4 ct) $1, get back $1 EB</span><span style="background-color: white;"> (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks (8 oz) $2, get back $2 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Starbucks Double Shot (6.5 oz single can) $1.99, get back $1.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Starbucks Refreshers (12 oz) $1.50, get back $1.50 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hot Wheels Cars $1, get back $1 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Powerade (32 oz) $1, get back $1 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Play-Doh Soft Pack Resealable Pack $1, get back $1 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Phillips Universal Remote $6.99, get back $6.99 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Thermacare Back & Hip Wrap (1 ct) $3.49, get back $3.49 EB (</span><span style="background-color: white;">Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Illy Issimo Caffe (no sugar) BOGO sale, use BOGO coupon (<a href="http://www.cvs.com/promo/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=ecad-member">Diabetes & You magazine</a><span style="background-color: white;"> found in stores) </span><span style="background-color: white;">= <b>two for FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Lindsay Large California Ripe Pitted Olives $1, use </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lindsayolives/app_253897801402283">$1 coupon</a><span style="background-color: white;"> = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: red;">CVS Deals for 11/22 - 11/24 </span></b>Looks like this ad has a 25% off coupon in it!</span></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">CVS Alkaline AAA or AA Batteries (4 pk) $3.65, get back $3.65 EB (Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">GUM Toothbrush (2 pk) $2.50, get back $2.50 EB (Limit 2) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Mars Chocolate Singles (1.08 - 2.15 oz) $0.75, get back $0.75 (Limit 2) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Philips Earbuds $6.99, get back $6.99 EB (Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">CVS Dental Flossers (90 ct) $2, get back $2 EB (Limit 2) = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Cheerios, Corn or Rice Chex (9-14 oz) $2.87, get back $2 EB (Limit 1) = $0.87 *<a href="https://savingstar.com/">$0.50 Savingstar coupon</a> on Plain Cheerios</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Rite Aid</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Deals for 11/22 - 11/24:</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">iTunes Gift Cards - buy $60, get back $15 UP (Limit 2) =<b> $15 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Home Improvement Gift Cards - buy $50, get back $10 UP (Limit 2) = <b>$10 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Salon Grafix Hair Spray (1.5 oz), Clear Shampoo or Conditioner (3 oz), LA Looks Gel, Dep Gel or LaBella Gel (40 oz) $1.99, get back $1.99 UP (Limit 2 per brand) = <b>FREE</b> </span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Walgreens</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Deals for 11/18 - 11/24:</span></b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Tums Ultra Strength 1000 (12 ct, 3 pk) $3, get back $3 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Nasal Ease $12.99, send away for <a href="http://nasaleaseallergy.com/rebateoffer/">TMF rebate</a> (valid 11/18 - 11/24 only) =<b> FREE </b></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Deals for 11/22 - 11/24:</span></b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Midnite for Menopause Relief (28 ct) $7, use $2 coupon (10/28 SS) or </span><a href="http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=V3GCTJWDZXFQM">$1 coupon</a><span style="background-color: white;"> and get back $7 RR = <b>$2 - $1 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Advil PM (4 ct) $1, use $1 coupon (10/28 RP) and get back $1 RR =<b> $1 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt Foot Soak (2 lbs) $5.99, use $1 coupon (11/4 Parade magazine) and get back $5.99 RR = <b>$1 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Cepacol Lozenges (Honey Lemon, 16 pk) $3, use <a href="http://www.cepacol.com/special_coupon_form.php">$1 coupon</a> and get back $3 RR =<b> $1 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Dream Water Shot (2.5 oz) $2.49, use</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.walgreens.com/pdf/12ST0523_Gift-Guide.pdf?AID=10652189&PID=1225267&SID=wa1iXC-gEeK8JB7tkVD5SgOCc1_ahmF3_0_0_0&ext=1225267&CID=1122587">$1 coupon</a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">and get back $2.49 RR =<b> $1 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Crest 3D White Vivid Radiant Mint Toothpaste (4 oz) $2.99, use $0.75 coupon (10/28 P&G) and get back $2.99 RR = <b>$0.75 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Carmex Lip Care (0.15 or 0.35 oz) $1, use $0.30 coupon (10/21 SS) and get back $1 RR = <b>$0.30 profit</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Supernutrition Simply One Multivitamins (Men's or Women's, 30 ct) $10, get back $10 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Blu Science Trim Blu (60 ct) $10, get back $10 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Omega Smart Kids DHA Chewable Softgels (60 ct) $10, get back $10 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Thermacare Back Heat Wrap (single pk) $3, get back $3 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Got2B Spiking Glue or Ultra Styling Gel (6 oz) $1.99, get back $1.99 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Herbal Essences Hair Care $2.99, get back $2.99 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hairsil Accelerator Shampoo (4 oz) $7.99, get back $7.99 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Scunci No Damage Elastics (18 pk) $1.50, buy two and get back $3 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Gum Super or Micro Tip Toothbrush (2 pk) $1.49, get back $1.49 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Sheets Sleep Strips (10 ct) $4.99, get back $4.99 RR = </span><b>FREE</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Sheets Energy Strips (10 ct) $3.99, get back $3.99 RR = <b>FREE</b></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-23926576777985101832012-11-12T19:32:00.001-05:002012-11-12T19:32:23.596-05:00Baking with Rite Aid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UMNiAi0NO8JcF9WwfUy7eFBX8B6dkfMWBlfTe0dlbiw6O-4u4u3LUIXbfmHWn4-6gWcex8sJ2qEpkDPTg2UO5nDnVkhDqeVOIJ7WpuUXZGLv79BRIG1-7CZEQXp4bk-EcAuO53WVKW2q/s1600/DSC_0167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UMNiAi0NO8JcF9WwfUy7eFBX8B6dkfMWBlfTe0dlbiw6O-4u4u3LUIXbfmHWn4-6gWcex8sJ2qEpkDPTg2UO5nDnVkhDqeVOIJ7WpuUXZGLv79BRIG1-7CZEQXp4bk-EcAuO53WVKW2q/s400/DSC_0167.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rite Aid - more of the same as yesterday. Had some expiring UP's to use and I never mind using them to buy food</span><br />
<br />
<ul style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6 Lindt Chocolates $1 each, got back three $1 UP's ($1 WYB 2, Limit 4) = $3 or $0.50 each</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes $2 each, 2 BC Cake Mixes $1.83 each ($2.29 reg price, 20% discount) and two RA Applesauces $1.50 each, got back two $3 UP's (WYB $5, Limit 3) = $4.66 or $0.77 each</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Used two $2 UP's and three $4 UP's, total was $0.94</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love having applesauce on hand. I use it in place of oil when baking muffins and cakes. I was planning on picking up some Pepsi but the store was out. In this NJ store, the deal was three cases for $9.99 with a $3 UP. In NY, its three for $10.98 with a $3 UP - isn't that odd? </span></span>frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-7078850760332459392012-11-11T16:07:00.000-05:002012-11-11T16:07:56.989-05:00Sunday Shopping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfN1QFaLxuRVffoUkjkRaI6QKvtML-p0NEIj3BSBDPlceTCkN9vRawOHcs7jlpdNjron57MkHbt5WoRkBmLu4imUZQHkTNqW4jrpaZ7Vls1n3NHbDw0LRo0ARuEYCDiIlMI3b_HsPvscM/s1600/DSC_0163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfN1QFaLxuRVffoUkjkRaI6QKvtML-p0NEIj3BSBDPlceTCkN9vRawOHcs7jlpdNjron57MkHbt5WoRkBmLu4imUZQHkTNqW4jrpaZ7Vls1n3NHbDw0LRo0ARuEYCDiIlMI3b_HsPvscM/s400/DSC_0163.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Price Chopper<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>2 Reynold's Baking Cups $1 each, used two <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReynoldsKitchens/app_137656902971961">$0.35 coupons</a> = $0.30 each</li>
<li>2 PC Sliced cheeses $3 each</li>
<li>4 Banquet Sausages $1 each</li>
<li>4 Hillshire Farms Kielbasa $2.50 each, used two $1 off 2 coupons (10/14 RP) = $8 or $2 each</li>
<li>2 PC frozen veggies $1 each</li>
<li>President Brie $4.49 - probably coupons out there for this but I got it on impulse </li>
<li>5+ lb. package chicken breasts $10.18 ($1.99/lb)</li>
<li>Used $1 catalina and $3.10 in bottle slips, total was $31.33</li>
</ul>
I'll use the kielbasa and sausages towards a <a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf">$10 Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate</a>. I got all of my rebate checks back for the spring/summer and now I'm working on my fall/winter ones. I don't have the full list of qualifying items, but just like before, you can buy any kind of meat (no store brands in NY).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvjJElERPKc-bm_bsGMr4f1KY-GeJXqwS_Uqs_jJ4c6AKS5s-3UpjAdbmYt1EAvt7SXS8CvIjULouqCgNt6XXD93s3GISk_rnUQua-B2ZwdOoo0XTdygVmCd6Gy0CXpqo004vdjTOlMsF/s1600/DSC_0164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvjJElERPKc-bm_bsGMr4f1KY-GeJXqwS_Uqs_jJ4c6AKS5s-3UpjAdbmYt1EAvt7SXS8CvIjULouqCgNt6XXD93s3GISk_rnUQua-B2ZwdOoo0XTdygVmCd6Gy0CXpqo004vdjTOlMsF/s400/DSC_0164.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
ShopRite<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Mrs. Smith's Pie $1.99, used $1.50 coupon (9/30 SS) = $0.49</li>
<li>3 Mission Tortillas $1.49 each</li>
<li>2 Wheat Thins $2 each, used $1 off 2 coupon (11/11 SS) = $3 or $1.50 each</li>
<li>2 Breakstone Sour Creams $0.99 each, used $1 off 2 coupon (11/11 SS) = $0.98 or $0.49 each</li>
<li>5 SR shredded cheeses $1.99 each</li>
<li>4 Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts $2.99 each, will send away for <a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf">$10 Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate</a> = $1.96 or $0.49 each</li>
<li>Borden American Cheese Singles $2.50</li>
<li>Moov Frozen Strawberries $2.50 </li>
<li>Used $5 catalina, total was $30.85</li>
</ul>
For whatever reason, the lights flickered a couple of times while I was in the store. You should have heard the groans from my fellow customers at the thought of the power going out again. Thankfully it stayed on and I high-tailed it out of there quickly. It was so nice to buy some food and stock up the fridge a bit. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSbAysvR7q-zJzdrlZ0fcwLZTXCANKo6uI3FJnyfKomlL173ZZK61htWGLkbt4Jc7fxntDkln10Je2YRn1EzK28QhoHcnytQIXs_Vu6bOLK894GNADgO3MHON7YW7RrkX2xIfD4AgfNq-/s1600/DSC_0165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSbAysvR7q-zJzdrlZ0fcwLZTXCANKo6uI3FJnyfKomlL173ZZK61htWGLkbt4Jc7fxntDkln10Je2YRn1EzK28QhoHcnytQIXs_Vu6bOLK894GNADgO3MHON7YW7RrkX2xIfD4AgfNq-/s400/DSC_0165.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
CVS - bought my papers, plus:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>4 Skippy Peanut Butters $2.50 each, got back $3 EB (WYB $10, Limit 1) = $7 or $1.75 each</li>
</ul>
<br />
There was a Skippy coupon in today's RP. I'll use that to get some more PB tomorrow.<br />
<br />
Rite Aid<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>8 Lindt Chocolates $1 each, got back four $1 UP's ($1 WYB 2, Limit 4) = $4 or $0.50 each</li>
<li>Betty Crocker Brownies $2.15 (should have been $2) and two RA Applesauces $1.50 each, got back $3 UP (WYB $5, Limit 3) = $2.15 or $0.71 each</li>
<li>Used $2 UP and two $5 UP's, total was $1.80 </li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvw3f96eFQ5qfCoHD-1WTfqo_gyRmq-3p1ZRyd6X9JudrJB2mh2wkB60Xqv_dVzuRTIaxNcchylnsAdRNGSknZw3z6f4FxQGxPbad1VnnkVBR2EWUakLsNp99gBXgMS3zLqAMSX4lTRNwz/s1600/DSC_0151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvw3f96eFQ5qfCoHD-1WTfqo_gyRmq-3p1ZRyd6X9JudrJB2mh2wkB60Xqv_dVzuRTIaxNcchylnsAdRNGSknZw3z6f4FxQGxPbad1VnnkVBR2EWUakLsNp99gBXgMS3zLqAMSX4lTRNwz/s400/DSC_0151.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Its nice to be back to normal again. After being without power for a week and no generator, we obviously had to throw out all of the food in our fridge and full-size freezer. That hurt a bit, but it gave me an opportunity to give both appliances a good scrubbing. We had a snowstorm earlier last week and I was so afraid we might lose power again but luckily, we were fine. <br />
<br />
I forgot I took some pictures during and after the storm. The top shot is Gigi in her favorite spot in the house, gazing outside as the rain began.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7z5oU3sJJ38x7qKdWX_Ks8c8VlylSVWm-9iD8y_0xK2B4ym0LFIXbbEWenVqq1A3nffjJj9AJwPGl8fRQxUigOUlIhYc1eaL8il2vm9GKm_zcTsMEpqoaCy4jFIr43mHuPm1mCIEf25GM/s1600/DSC_0159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7z5oU3sJJ38x7qKdWX_Ks8c8VlylSVWm-9iD8y_0xK2B4ym0LFIXbbEWenVqq1A3nffjJj9AJwPGl8fRQxUigOUlIhYc1eaL8il2vm9GKm_zcTsMEpqoaCy4jFIr43mHuPm1mCIEf25GM/s400/DSC_0159.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Forgot about this! A squirrel was taunting Gigi, sitting on our steps and staring at her from behind the glass door. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidn_mnsKOi16YNRExDbWxPLzxvm-umU5TjLSp_U7D57LQ1b4GRyByE3L1Gbpev-F6ub5lPgMgHnEjuHW-BZrTqFZs17q7hTDWZZfqc9LxkY3PP8Uae5yO-Q-TT073815WhaYrw6_oa1x5f/s1600/DSC_0160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidn_mnsKOi16YNRExDbWxPLzxvm-umU5TjLSp_U7D57LQ1b4GRyByE3L1Gbpev-F6ub5lPgMgHnEjuHW-BZrTqFZs17q7hTDWZZfqc9LxkY3PP8Uae5yO-Q-TT073815WhaYrw6_oa1x5f/s400/DSC_0160.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Shadow supervised the situation.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYR-CWSK6-NsmC83L7EA2-gHKPbInmbe9aAvvxbxiNtffpvguO7VOWs8HJtM5qLU0J9jfLvmIQAUaPQITHhItsW2hCfVFeT-rm7CnSLewtmUzQk7q2oKu2YbdvTxOL5eiHEqH1VchDvW0/s1600/DSC_0161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYR-CWSK6-NsmC83L7EA2-gHKPbInmbe9aAvvxbxiNtffpvguO7VOWs8HJtM5qLU0J9jfLvmIQAUaPQITHhItsW2hCfVFeT-rm7CnSLewtmUzQk7q2oKu2YbdvTxOL5eiHEqH1VchDvW0/s400/DSC_0161.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPUaFdIzoabCVdbNRcTABi_NJllPnkj-02y2NGsKPEgdBpVbHOLX3hBifSr9otMi34cMeOGOhQ6eGqe3Me3ECiND0yYNHwIhBh5bq6u-53CTwZSA-lkfYaBklBq_KgxhKr6cAnZxazS9m/s1600/DSC_0162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPUaFdIzoabCVdbNRcTABi_NJllPnkj-02y2NGsKPEgdBpVbHOLX3hBifSr9otMi34cMeOGOhQ6eGqe3Me3ECiND0yYNHwIhBh5bq6u-53CTwZSA-lkfYaBklBq_KgxhKr6cAnZxazS9m/s400/DSC_0162.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Brave little guy, isn't he?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8VFCEZRU6O0Qm_FKJtbv8frbdKt0GE1lqhvVzg6kI7M1eVfm8lgSvJUUwV1BNEQFqCWn7PUzE0piehrhsg_TP_7Mu2436Z-97OFPHYL672bnlnRX6KVlgrTCIr-EEESyFl886qqfr5if/s1600/DSC_0157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8VFCEZRU6O0Qm_FKJtbv8frbdKt0GE1lqhvVzg6kI7M1eVfm8lgSvJUUwV1BNEQFqCWn7PUzE0piehrhsg_TP_7Mu2436Z-97OFPHYL672bnlnRX6KVlgrTCIr-EEESyFl886qqfr5if/s400/DSC_0157.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Other than some missing shingles, this fallen tree was the only damage we sustained. Thank goodness the tree fell to the right instead of the left where it would have definitely hit the house and taken out some wires.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ62tO-NFTmSCewEcJzPbev2Wvl7tkw-Z8PcFN4wpottV5d7L7zpG14nrhtR7k3_C_dJLDXQRUHwjvo4E1y1cSj-loJYp5QVvhI9RyfAlagtpyAZGtVPloXzM7c3alTH_KQW0ceybCIayC/s1600/DSC_0156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ62tO-NFTmSCewEcJzPbev2Wvl7tkw-Z8PcFN4wpottV5d7L7zpG14nrhtR7k3_C_dJLDXQRUHwjvo4E1y1cSj-loJYp5QVvhI9RyfAlagtpyAZGtVPloXzM7c3alTH_KQW0ceybCIayC/s400/DSC_0156.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Another pine tree was tipping over as a result of Sandy, so DBF chopped that one down, plus several others. Eventually, we'll probably take them all down and plant some hedges or something between us and the neighbors. It seems so strange without the trees there. Now I can hear the neighbor kids screaming even more clearly. Oh joy. :)</div>
frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-44677289439638056002012-11-07T18:36:00.001-05:002012-11-07T18:36:33.741-05:0011/11 - 11/17<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllhnQageZ5L0faxSHYZvpUTJYk9hOdmizAbKcODeIryG-XBcECex0DvBJekjtmKkU8a1f2xkkyW3TXMIF4d-j6U4nZHB-B9-c7HWvm3UKJLDmA1ODnsZD4wu63w58uzxfEK8ztxqBWPla/s1600/ImageProxy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllhnQageZ5L0faxSHYZvpUTJYk9hOdmizAbKcODeIryG-XBcECex0DvBJekjtmKkU8a1f2xkkyW3TXMIF4d-j6U4nZHB-B9-c7HWvm3UKJLDmA1ODnsZD4wu63w58uzxfEK8ztxqBWPla/s400/ImageProxy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<b><span style="color: red;">CVS</span></b><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Colgate Maxclean, Maxfresh, Maxwhite Toothpaste (6 oz) $2.75, use $0.75 coupon (11/11 SS) and get back $2 EB (Limit 2) = <b>FREE</b></li>
<li>Spend $10, get back $3 EB (Limit 1). Includes Ragu or Bertolli Pasta Sauce three for $5 or $1.66 each, Hellmann's Mayo (22-30 oz) $3.50, Lipton Tea (10-11 ct) $3, Skippy Peanut Butter $2.50 or "PG Tips 40 ct" Anyone know what PG tips are? That's exactly what the circular says and there's no picture.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Rite Aid</span></b><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Strident Gum $1, buy two, use <a href="http://coupons.target.com/">BOGO coupon</a> and $0.25 RA coupon (Nov. Video Values) and get back $1 UP (WYB 2, Limit 4) = <b>$0.25 profit</b></li>
<li>Chapstick Lip Balm $1.50, buy two and use two <a href="https://raemails.rebateplus.com/EmailCouponPromotions.asp?id=chapstickfb1105">$1 RA coupons</a> and get back $1 UP (WYB 2, Limit 4) = <b>FREE</b></li>
<li>Gift Card Promos: Restaurant Gift Cards (TGIF, Chili's or Applebees) get $10 WYB $100 (Limit 2), Shopping Gift Cards (Kohl's, Bass Pro Shops or Best Buy) get $5 WYB $50 (Limit 2) or Entertainment Gift Cards (iTunes, AMC or Facebook) get $3 WYB $25 (Limit 2). These are all separate promos</li>
</ul>
<br />
<b><span style="color: #38761d;">Walgreens</span></b><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Magnilife Diabetic Neuropathy Foot Cream (4 oz) $10, get back $10 RR = <b>FREE</b></li>
</ul>
<br />
<b style="color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">Printable Rebate Offers</b><br />
<br />
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.simplysaline.com/NetiPotKit_RebateInfo.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Arm & Hammer Simply Saline Neti Pot TMF up to $14.99 Exp. 7/13/13</a> (Email me at frugalsuz at hotmail.com and I'll forward you the form)</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cremocompany.com/rebates" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Cremo Shave Cream TMF *Must include TMF label from packaging along with rebate Postmark by 12/31/14</a> Pic of form <a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-meh-cvs-trip.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">here</a></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.hillspet.com/pdf/en-us/IB_rebate.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance dry pet food TMF up to $12.99 Exp. 12/31/12</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/content/dam/morningstarfarms/pdf/burger-back-guarantee.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">MorningStar Veggie Burgers up to $4.99 Exp. 11/30/12</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.olay.com/en-US/Images/offers/Rebate%20Form.pdf" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">P&G $15 WYB $50 of Venus, Secret, Olay, Pantene, Herbal Essences, Aussie, Head & Shoulders, Clairol, CoverGirl, Crest 3D White Whitestrips Products, Puffs, Ivory and Safeguard Exp. 12/31/12</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2012/YouthfulWearMultiRebateForm.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Physician's Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Concealer, Foundation or Powder - buy one and get $5, buy two and get $10 or buy three and get $25 Valid 5/1/12 - 4/30/13 *Have to submit a "Try Me Free" label for each item</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2011/YouthfulWearConcealerRebateFormDec2011.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Physician's Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Concealer TMF Up to $12.95 Must include "Try Me Free" label from product to qualify Valid 1/1/12 - 12/31/12</a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2011/YouthfulWearFoundationRebateFormDec2011.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Physician's Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Foundation TMF Up to $14.95 Must include "Try Me Free" label from product to qualify Valid 1/1/12 - 12/31/12</a> </span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate $10 off $10.01 of qualifying items Exp. 12/31/12</a> Valid in all states EXCEPT for: <span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;">AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MN, MS, ND, NH, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VT, and WV. NBPR in </span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;">CT, MA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NY and UT. </span> *<span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1684791446" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">IL, NY, and VA residents: Food Pairing ingredients cannot be private label store brands. </a><b><a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">LIMIT THREE!</a> </b><a href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/rebates/475491-x12-31-12-printable-pyramid-ale-10-10-food-pairings-nbpr-ct-ma-md-mo-nc-nj-ny-ut.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">See this link for qualifying items.</a></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4;"><a href="http://www.secret.com/Loyalty-Program.aspx" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Secret Clinical Strength - buy four (send UPC's OR receipts) and get a coupon for a FREE box Exp. ??</a></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.zyrtec.com/satisfactionrules" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Zyrtec10mg Tablets (3, 5, 14, 30 or 40 ct), 10 mg Liquid Gels (12, 25 or 30 ct), Children’s Zyrtec (any size) or Zyrtec-D (any size) Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 12/31/12</a></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span class="externallink"><b>Hangtag/Peelie/Tearpad Rebates to Look For - please let me know what you find as well!</b></span></div>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/02/nothings-ever-easy-at-ra.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Arm & Hammer Single Use Laundry Detergent Power Paks</a> sticker (hot pink color) TMF up to $9.99 Exp. 12/15/12</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bandit Packaging Tape TMF Exp. 12/31/12 *Found at Walmart<span class="externallink"><br /></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="externallink"><a href="http://wildforwags.com/get-free-stuff/2012/02/20/dickinsons-products-free-rebate/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Dickinson's Facial Cleanser</a> Hangtag TMF Exp. ?</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/03/indulge-me.html" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Freeman Facial Anti-Stress Mask</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> Hangtag TMF Exp. 12/31/12</span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://asupersavvysaver.blogspot.com/2012/05/reader-find-oxi-clean-dishwashing.html" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Oxi-Clean Dishwashing Booster TMF</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> Exp. 12/1/12</span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
<br />
frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-62724379479857750022012-11-05T10:55:00.001-05:002012-11-05T15:31:16.081-05:00We're OkUPDATE - WE HAVE POWER!!! So relieved!<br />
<br />
Hi everyone. Happy to report that we're all ok. Cold, but ok. We've been without power since last Monday night but there are work crews in our neighborhood RIGHT NOW! I'm really, really, really hoping we get our power back today or tomorrow. <br />
<br />
We were very lucky - only some missing shingles on the roof and a huge tree that fell over - but fell over AWAY from the house. If it had fallen the other way, we would have had major damage.<br />
<br />
I hope that all of you who were also affected by Sandy are doing ok. frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-13124896051882310482012-10-28T16:58:00.001-04:002012-10-28T16:58:14.905-04:00Waiting on Sandy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-k8ENZMXvKcyra_avrHvppcv44taTbBqQqxCpLVP_r6rZwRco88PCWT17gSOPiWS6FmP1Rh3xSBS_NWJm7u42UMXZqbkJr-QrnfB6cPj71sE9FDnq6zisATWr0PB8o9zJg_7LXmHgccD/s1600/DSC_0141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-k8ENZMXvKcyra_avrHvppcv44taTbBqQqxCpLVP_r6rZwRco88PCWT17gSOPiWS6FmP1Rh3xSBS_NWJm7u42UMXZqbkJr-QrnfB6cPj71sE9FDnq6zisATWr0PB8o9zJg_7LXmHgccD/s400/DSC_0141.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
While everyone else in the store was buying batteries and bottled water, I was buying nail clippers! Another perk of having a stockpile - no need to run out at the last minute and buy essentials - I've got them downstairs already!<br />
<br />
CVS<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>2 Revlon Nail Clippers $3.29 each, got back $7 EB (WYB 2, Limit 6) = $0.42 profit</li>
<li>4 Aveeno Lotions - three at $3.89 each and one at $7.99, used $1 peelie coupon and got back $15 EB (WYB 4, Limit 1) = $3.66</li>
<li>6 papers $12</li>
<li>Used 25% off coupon - took off $9.31, $1 EB, $3 EB, $6 EB and $10 EB, total was $9.49. My total cost for this transaction was $7.49</li>
</ul>
Rite Aid<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>4 RA Tissues $1.50 each, got back two $2 UP's (WYB 2, Limit 2) = $2 or $0.50 each</li>
<li>Used $6 in UP's, total was $0.49 </li>
</ul>
I didn't get the extra monthly $1 UP for buying four, but others have reported that they did get this by purchasing the 230 count boxes. The monthly deal is good until 10/30.frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-19846867782396575782012-10-25T20:43:00.004-04:002012-10-27T11:20:25.956-04:0010/28 - 11/3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDChLR8mHW_Rug53b0bbe8CQZyOcfq4UFjhXgQQF0NXMYMsYiUdqI2NmCEk2i_qQ5ITG6SNw6KyIs86E8qER93W_wdGvJYwsw8RXrBKmJEE0IlCOJxAzhOLeXpt5fGp5YrPmsWfRzV72h/s1600/ImageProxy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDChLR8mHW_Rug53b0bbe8CQZyOcfq4UFjhXgQQF0NXMYMsYiUdqI2NmCEk2i_qQ5ITG6SNw6KyIs86E8qER93W_wdGvJYwsw8RXrBKmJEE0IlCOJxAzhOLeXpt5fGp5YrPmsWfRzV72h/s400/ImageProxy.png" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><b>CVS</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Aveeno Hair, Facial, Skin or Sun Care Products </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">(excluding moisturizing bar, men's, baby, trial and clearance items) - buy four and get back $15 EB (Limit 1). $1 off 1 and $3 off 2 coupons in the 10/28 SS </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools - buy two and get $7 EB (Limit 6) - could be a big moneymaker depending on what you buy</span></li>
</ul>
<b style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Rite Aid</b><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Got2B Oi-Licious $5.19 with 20% discount, use $2 RA coupon (Oct. Video Values) and get back $2 UP (Limit 3, weekly deal) and $4 UP (Limit 3, monthly deal) = <b>$2.81 profit </b>*Double dip hasn't been confirmed yet</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Thermacare Heat Wraps (2 - 3 ct) $6.99/$5.59 with 20% discount, buy four and use four </span><a href="https://thermacare.wyethcoupons.com/pages/1" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">$3 coupons</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> and four $2 in-circular coupons and get back four $1 UP's (Limit 4) = <b>$1.64 profit</b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Covergirl Simply Ageless Blush $13.99, buy two - second will be $6.99 with BOGO 50% off sale, use two $3 coupons (9/30 P&G *Expire 10/31), get back $5 UP (WYB $20, Limit 2) and submit for $10 rebate (WYB $20, tearpad rebate found in CVS) = <b>FREE/$0.02 profit</b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Preparation H Totables (10 ct) $3.99, use</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="https://www.preparationh.com/coupons-and-special-offers/177" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">$1 coupon</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">and get back $3 UP (Limit 1) = <b>FREE/$0.01 profit</b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Colgate Total Advanced (5.8 oz) or Sensitive Toothpaste (6 oz) $3.50, use $0.50 coupon (10/28 SS) and get back $3 UP (Limit 4) = <b>FREE </b>*Total Advanced Gum Defense line should also count towards the Diabetes promo ($10 UP WYB $50, Limit 4) </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Accucheck Nano Meter $9.99, use $10 coupon (7/29 RP) = </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">FREE </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">*Also counts towards Diabetes promo</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Rite Aid Tissues (65 - 230 ct) $1.50, buy two and get back $2 UP (WYB 2, Limit 2) = $1 or $0.50 each *Might also count towards a monthly promo where you get $1 UP WYB 4</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<b style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Walgreens </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">- having a two week ad instead of one week. Nothing looking good so far</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #e69138; line-height: 18px;">Printable Rebate Offers</b></span><br />
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.simplysaline.com/NetiPotKit_RebateInfo.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Arm & Hammer Simply Saline Neti Pot TMF up to $14.99 Exp. 7/13/13</a> (Email me at frugalsuz at hotmail.com and I'll forward you the form)</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cremocompany.com/rebates" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Cremo Shave Cream TMF *Must include TMF label from packaging along with rebate Postmark by 12/31/14</a> Pic of form <a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-meh-cvs-trip.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">here</a></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.hillspet.com/pdf/en-us/IB_rebate.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance dry pet food TMF up to $12.99 Exp. 12/31/12</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/content/dam/morningstarfarms/pdf/burger-back-guarantee.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">MorningStar Veggie Burgers up to $4.99 Exp. 11/30/12</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.olay.com/en-US/Images/offers/Rebate%20Form.pdf" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P&G $15 WYB $50 of Venus, Secret, Olay, Pantene, Herbal Essences, Aussie, Head & Shoulders, Clairol, CoverGirl, Crest 3D White Whitestrips Products, Puffs, Ivory and Safeguard Exp. 12/31/12</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2012/YouthfulWearMultiRebateForm.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Physician's Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Concealer, Foundation or Powder - buy one and get $5, buy two and get $10 or buy three and get $25 Valid 5/1/12 - 4/30/13 *Have to submit a "Try Me Free" label for each item</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2011/YouthfulWearConcealerRebateFormDec2011.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Physician's Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Concealer TMF Up to $12.95 Must include "Try Me Free" label from product to qualify Valid 1/1/12 - 12/31/12</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2011/YouthfulWearFoundationRebateFormDec2011.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Physician's Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Foundation TMF Up to $14.95 Must include "Try Me Free" label from product to qualify Valid 1/1/12 - 12/31/12</a> </span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate $10 off $10.01 of qualifying items Exp. 12/31/12</a> Valid in all states EXCEPT for: <span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;">AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MN, MS, ND, NH, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VT, and WV. NBPR in </span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;">CT, MA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NY and UT. </span> *<span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1684791446" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">IL, NY, and VA residents: Food Pairing ingredients cannot be private label store brands. </a><b><a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">LIMIT THREE!</a> </b><a href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/rebates/475491-x12-31-12-printable-pyramid-ale-10-10-food-pairings-nbpr-ct-ma-md-mo-nc-nj-ny-ut.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">See this link for qualifying items.</a></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4;"><a href="http://www.secret.com/Loyalty-Program.aspx" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Secret Clinical Strength - buy four (send UPC's OR receipts) and get a coupon for a FREE box Exp. ??</span></a></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.zyrtec.com/satisfactionrules" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Zyrtec10mg Tablets (3, 5, 14, 30 or 40 ct), 10 mg Liquid Gels (12, 25 or 30 ct), Children’s Zyrtec (any size) or Zyrtec-D (any size) Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 12/31/12</span></a></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span class="externallink"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hangtag/Peelie/Tearpad Rebates to Look For - please let me know what you find as well!</span></b></span></div>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/02/nothings-ever-easy-at-ra.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Arm & Hammer Single Use Laundry Detergent Power Paks</a> sticker (hot pink color) TMF up to $9.99 Exp. 12/15/12</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bandit Packaging Tape TMF Exp. 12/31/12 *Found at Walmart<span class="externallink"><br /></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="externallink"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://wildforwags.com/get-free-stuff/2012/02/20/dickinsons-products-free-rebate/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Dickinson's Facial Cleanser</a> Hangtag TMF Exp. ?</span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/03/indulge-me.html" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Freeman Facial Anti-Stress Mask</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> Hangtag TMF Exp. 12/31/12</span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://asupersavvysaver.blogspot.com/2012/05/reader-find-oxi-clean-dishwashing.html" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Oxi-Clean Dishwashing Booster TMF</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> Exp. 12/1/12</span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
<br />
<br />frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-51869654789716242912012-10-22T17:30:00.002-04:002012-10-22T17:30:16.708-04:00On Top of the World!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifU3zrl35wJUbu1h1dRH2zFsH6mL9cn8euAZTs1rGS7FxA1d4T2KqsNhrEWU7aMkZRIi9Ui-oqbeooUzSrYxo_Zo2CDUwYRV1YYpGigXbFErM6OEugcoqBWGHYpiGpBDd5C22Ehlk7DHXS/s1600/DSC_0063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifU3zrl35wJUbu1h1dRH2zFsH6mL9cn8euAZTs1rGS7FxA1d4T2KqsNhrEWU7aMkZRIi9Ui-oqbeooUzSrYxo_Zo2CDUwYRV1YYpGigXbFErM6OEugcoqBWGHYpiGpBDd5C22Ehlk7DHXS/s400/DSC_0063.JPG" width="265" /></a></div>
Another gorgeous day today, so we took a drive to <a href="http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/newyork/placesweprotect/easternnewyork/wherewework/eastern-sams-point-preserve.xml">Sam's Point Preserve</a> in Craigsmoor, NY. The drive up was amazing and I knew as we drove up and up and up to get to the park that we'd be in for a treat.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCblGsaD-LhUq3m6DjJd-SpieTPwgPCl9jJqmPQSBh54qu7RwLVE_77Oi2ERbnWreXIhYA0Ata4QuYUAIChoEjvLhZWB-XgXNGSzE0bF25FvR5WDFBa4k_VyGhQmYkjuuQbmOrZDwiFx1/s1600/DSC_0078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCblGsaD-LhUq3m6DjJd-SpieTPwgPCl9jJqmPQSBh54qu7RwLVE_77Oi2ERbnWreXIhYA0Ata4QuYUAIChoEjvLhZWB-XgXNGSzE0bF25FvR5WDFBa4k_VyGhQmYkjuuQbmOrZDwiFx1/s400/DSC_0078.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dP9Y_0dCNs3j_sYOTjS3UrKYKXf50gATJKt2sjVcBob62tj0bBPEc8QuvUSm05LI4C8C448BCSoFI7pIuyZqITUPXz0TRcylie6Rf1LwBvwM142_8DbFzmCtsjtsB5t3yZKnG2qYq56A/s1600/DSC_0066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dP9Y_0dCNs3j_sYOTjS3UrKYKXf50gATJKt2sjVcBob62tj0bBPEc8QuvUSm05LI4C8C448BCSoFI7pIuyZqITUPXz0TRcylie6Rf1LwBvwM142_8DbFzmCtsjtsB5t3yZKnG2qYq56A/s400/DSC_0066.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
The view was just spectacular. This was as close as I got to the edge, but DBF isn't a loser and walked out much further, assuring me that the view was "so much" better there. Yeah, that's ok, I'm good right here.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfB_5U5z9ydsq70zMKiNp0kJz5lmaA7jz43XKPfX6w04dsNy6S3ULA5GPZNFs9symVnJLc-S8H_SrQAIZuLZigEbK3sahHdrU9wgiH4pfJgb8edc4D1jdA6TwpDG-pgQVB4jdAxcegPn0/s1600/DSC_0068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfB_5U5z9ydsq70zMKiNp0kJz5lmaA7jz43XKPfX6w04dsNy6S3ULA5GPZNFs9symVnJLc-S8H_SrQAIZuLZigEbK3sahHdrU9wgiH4pfJgb8edc4D1jdA6TwpDG-pgQVB4jdAxcegPn0/s400/DSC_0068.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_Z0uaYf6jsqfwNMBl_YUZoyeZJaRaqJ4NOvMz26Bq2O4MzPjc6qbpDBAi9LCPRtmBJmSt-cg_Q-RgLbd7huNlb_iaGJ8-cV_bveVtar61vrqzfaLI7vLLYZkEAoL5xNZ20d6YnLIPkd4/s1600/DSC_0079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_Z0uaYf6jsqfwNMBl_YUZoyeZJaRaqJ4NOvMz26Bq2O4MzPjc6qbpDBAi9LCPRtmBJmSt-cg_Q-RgLbd7huNlb_iaGJ8-cV_bveVtar61vrqzfaLI7vLLYZkEAoL5xNZ20d6YnLIPkd4/s400/DSC_0079.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
This was the trail we had just been on! Although some parts of the trail are steep, its all on a trail. No rock climbing involved.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTkmOA7lMRYrONcjLxfqoCU2I95ZrZQLM-fQoECpOlvwiShaPs25JGFhvwa5JadOCxRw6NsOhT4YJEBkbF3oCAlXL9Bgt_9_QlxIcuSzW_jPfRAB2LAXS19SLjdsLzxSVaoxi9ZyndwnW/s1600/DSC_0083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTkmOA7lMRYrONcjLxfqoCU2I95ZrZQLM-fQoECpOlvwiShaPs25JGFhvwa5JadOCxRw6NsOhT4YJEBkbF3oCAlXL9Bgt_9_QlxIcuSzW_jPfRAB2LAXS19SLjdsLzxSVaoxi9ZyndwnW/s400/DSC_0083.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8RewNLJwwQPCdSHOffQkLjRa64tlkv8y6ZgzumkcDtuP3ErPnRRlAg1bgiPjzqK7Bv6njD_xOotMLJNyrKLMv8Die9kd6Ta_vZKvCgfwVBXOoSupK8e22HUgCDe0JWxYeg4XhF6jsaBW/s1600/DSC_0092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8RewNLJwwQPCdSHOffQkLjRa64tlkv8y6ZgzumkcDtuP3ErPnRRlAg1bgiPjzqK7Bv6njD_xOotMLJNyrKLMv8Die9kd6Ta_vZKvCgfwVBXOoSupK8e22HUgCDe0JWxYeg4XhF6jsaBW/s400/DSC_0092.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF__zb1WjXJLxCfztUZdfIH_yPnqwtqAPUKHYoFV3MPHvA5iv7CceSuEzDQFNGRLRDclOVit335Q3wlV_fKZLmGT7Ifgvk861IY64xZ4nM-3rhwU6vmmDIRW8Rip0npMJ2a_KcWG81AJfT/s1600/DSC_0095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF__zb1WjXJLxCfztUZdfIH_yPnqwtqAPUKHYoFV3MPHvA5iv7CceSuEzDQFNGRLRDclOVit335Q3wlV_fKZLmGT7Ifgvk861IY64xZ4nM-3rhwU6vmmDIRW8Rip0npMJ2a_KcWG81AJfT/s400/DSC_0095.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
I love this shot. Doesn't it seem like I'm looking out on an ocean? Nope, just more beautiful wooded landscapes out there.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRYHECpBbLkLRnhQF2e33X_uV6xtIknPWZq_B7ltpDWqn6DVRs2SdBIz1smDIZvdetB5Pfa_ShMHlr2MnMj8ikRqzM76P_Lt1MIGCO-GrY6VkT5l48mVh5PQgFlHc05v0CkwXvxV0dkE6/s1600/DSC_0101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRYHECpBbLkLRnhQF2e33X_uV6xtIknPWZq_B7ltpDWqn6DVRs2SdBIz1smDIZvdetB5Pfa_ShMHlr2MnMj8ikRqzM76P_Lt1MIGCO-GrY6VkT5l48mVh5PQgFlHc05v0CkwXvxV0dkE6/s400/DSC_0101.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtYzoeTaMVYENS5oRR83UYrFXJfOmTAprDTBoOnubmnUVzZgkAoGhJzncQAaVOoN8y2Fm_d52-rkj3G2ynAzX4yVWNJWlHYxrS1T1n1M3OtWsdzB4C8FcPjcTC7lB-oYLCIEtd9sSfFpU/s1600/DSC_0116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtYzoeTaMVYENS5oRR83UYrFXJfOmTAprDTBoOnubmnUVzZgkAoGhJzncQAaVOoN8y2Fm_d52-rkj3G2ynAzX4yVWNJWlHYxrS1T1n1M3OtWsdzB4C8FcPjcTC7lB-oYLCIEtd9sSfFpU/s400/DSC_0116.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjid6yMqiN21r4C5qwo6P198SQfa_XLGDqK3hjLhphDejErk8R8lXx6jgHh6fq-LHdvV-HSNO4fxpEGTA9eP7owRWtt0fJZ78JXNN4X4pipwdmj0uZg5242Mia1sJGi2NHQENZuKwkCX8J4/s1600/DSC_0131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjid6yMqiN21r4C5qwo6P198SQfa_XLGDqK3hjLhphDejErk8R8lXx6jgHh6fq-LHdvV-HSNO4fxpEGTA9eP7owRWtt0fJZ78JXNN4X4pipwdmj0uZg5242Mia1sJGi2NHQENZuKwkCX8J4/s400/DSC_0131.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfY1iqRWC8u0FVekiXm6d_MpGIjy7-_Gmo33YFd0Z_WPdiyS0qjd5YWjqqUBh04_rY8YZSW12_TiA3w5gEwMEgltTj-KU4vPjXzRjFiMUnfpyvFmSOgCfvywbzM_LXKRkjH1xYX3HCkgkb/s1600/DSC_0133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfY1iqRWC8u0FVekiXm6d_MpGIjy7-_Gmo33YFd0Z_WPdiyS0qjd5YWjqqUBh04_rY8YZSW12_TiA3w5gEwMEgltTj-KU4vPjXzRjFiMUnfpyvFmSOgCfvywbzM_LXKRkjH1xYX3HCkgkb/s400/DSC_0133.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
At the top of the climb is a gorgeous lake. The wind was kicking up really good at this elevation and waves were chopping up the surface of the lake. There's something so serene about being by water. If it weren't so cold up there, I could have spent the entire day soaking up the sun and listening to the water.<br />
<br />
If you're in the area, I definitely recommend taking a couple hours to explore this park. We were there about two hours and saw a good chunk of it, and there's a waterfall and a whole other 2+ mile trail that we didn't attempt. frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-31316235990002644532012-10-21T18:48:00.002-04:002012-10-21T18:48:59.754-04:00Sunday Gets at Rite Aid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBtN5gg4VUOKwgCdcuK1JcyUWRgSeqWyj4rbfSELXsWRX0r5tywEAkM-od2W5P0Wnvs1ja7i2SEIHWmn6MfpnNnS19rqWXBzi6o8MeiGJVhA3NrCGdtLQ5lCsTlMjgkd6QmeG3dfcDByy/s1600/DSC_0057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBtN5gg4VUOKwgCdcuK1JcyUWRgSeqWyj4rbfSELXsWRX0r5tywEAkM-od2W5P0Wnvs1ja7i2SEIHWmn6MfpnNnS19rqWXBzi6o8MeiGJVhA3NrCGdtLQ5lCsTlMjgkd6QmeG3dfcDByy/s400/DSC_0057.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rite Aid - was looking for the Dial soap <a href="http://www.theaccidentalsaver.com/?p=13732">as found here</a>, but no luck for me. I'll keep hunting.</span><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">7 Bonne Bell Lip Smackers $1.51 each ($1.89 reg price, 20% discount), used three <a href="http://www.lipsmacker.com/coupons/facebook_COUPONPage.pdf">$1 off 2 coupons</a> and got $4 UP (WYB $10, monthly deal, Limit ?) and $5 UP (WYB $10, weekly deal, Limit 2) = $1.43 profit</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">2 Luden's Cough Drops (25 - 30 ct) $1 each, used $1 off 2 coupon (10/21 SS) and will get back $1 (SCR #31, $0.50 each, Limit 2) = </span><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">FREE</b> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Doritos $4.29 each and BOGO sale = $2.14 each</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cheetos $0.87 ($1.09 reg price, 20% discount)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Used $1 UP and three $4 UP's, total was $1.59</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'll use the chips towards a $5 Busch NBPR rebate on $5 of salty snacks - making this transaction a $0.41 profit. :)</span>frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-53365587051721329332012-10-20T16:33:00.003-04:002012-10-20T16:33:51.023-04:00A Beautiful Fall Day (and some shopping)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgxAQ5mhFLTidkKTyvAJIDvwk90Pjm2Jkaz6cVtriYUyks7dEQwIfUrJlW-M_kFkNQYerWXjq3puy3YyjCRmw1WHAeil6irZi7EZVp0pZQR28vSPRwhtEfo5lorlCAj70l3ad4LtUNDC7/s1600/DSC_0056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgxAQ5mhFLTidkKTyvAJIDvwk90Pjm2Jkaz6cVtriYUyks7dEQwIfUrJlW-M_kFkNQYerWXjq3puy3YyjCRmw1WHAeil6irZi7EZVp0pZQR28vSPRwhtEfo5lorlCAj70l3ad4LtUNDC7/s400/DSC_0056.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stop & Shop - another week of fantastic gas deals!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">S&S Paper Towel Roll $1, </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">used $1 S&S paper product coupon (with additional $15 purchase) = </span><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">FREE</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S&S Swiss Cheese $2.69</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 1/2 pounds Gala Apples $0.77/lb with in-circular coupon = $2.47</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Now for the gas promo items - these are all part of the same promo (buy 7, get $0.20 off gas)</span><br /><ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">12 Contadina Tomatoes $1.25 each, used six $1 off 2 coupons (9/16 RP) = $9 or $0.75 each</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">9 Campbell's Slow Kettle Style Soups $2.50 each, used nine $0.75 coupons (9/16 or 10/14 SS) = $9 or $1 each</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Campbell's Skillet Sauces $2 each, used two <a href="http://www.campbellskitchen.com/SavingsCenterLandingPage/CouponsAndSpecialOffers.aspx">$0.75 coupons</a> = $1 or $0.50 each</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 Dannon Light 'n Fit Yogurts $2 each</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cabot Creamery Cheese $2.50, used <a href="http://www.cabotcheese.coop/pages/recipes/recipe.php?id%3D352%26amp%3bcatID%3D114">$1 coupon</a> (sign up for the newsletter and they'll email you the coupon) and will get back <a href="https://savingstar.com/">$0.75 Savingstar credit</a> = $0.75</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Total was $32.74 - will get back $0.75 for the Cabot and earned $28 discount on gas ($0.20 off a gallon x 35 gallons x 4 promos)</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">That makes the total cost of all these items only $3.99! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fxRpBPUCV9MEmlvj3iIQZKeRkMev8FFCjYCcv9P5s-M08cL2gAov3sS2TCqrZzg3Prr23J_blmNJ9RMd7nn-H04EWw3-PqKzqvHPGv5ynq8-yLekHOXqEg8M3s4iQocgCp54nmo0Xc3o/s1600/DSC_0018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fxRpBPUCV9MEmlvj3iIQZKeRkMev8FFCjYCcv9P5s-M08cL2gAov3sS2TCqrZzg3Prr23J_blmNJ9RMd7nn-H04EWw3-PqKzqvHPGv5ynq8-yLekHOXqEg8M3s4iQocgCp54nmo0Xc3o/s400/DSC_0018.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today was absolutely gorgeous. Bright sunny skies and leaves turning beautiful colors everywhere you look. Da boyfriend and I (and Shadow) went for a drive around town, stopping to snap some pictures along the way.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2GcdxlUNl7xBsxnf82lGpBxcX70IdtEheqq01miwtdx_xFcN_bbxI3UUVR61XTpaQXAcquDdhsjylzORgeYiBcU9n-yOYdltHXKsZVk3dXqnTGLkYQ3LvvkeC3QRzF4m5wpbFOa0Ei7p/s1600/DSC_0023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2GcdxlUNl7xBsxnf82lGpBxcX70IdtEheqq01miwtdx_xFcN_bbxI3UUVR61XTpaQXAcquDdhsjylzORgeYiBcU9n-yOYdltHXKsZVk3dXqnTGLkYQ3LvvkeC3QRzF4m5wpbFOa0Ei7p/s400/DSC_0023.JPG" width="265" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAV-ExT1CpHVBR6Fbd9l_d_daZrRPaAN5GOLFL3Cm00XXWzJSn7Z_JxLeeJLk8KEa1cwdARZnWTVA1Cwoa6dwhfszX1zglE3n6noij6UG_uLNMpZeKS1OijvIXZCbPByNzbX5QjX1ZgMm/s1600/DSC_0025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAV-ExT1CpHVBR6Fbd9l_d_daZrRPaAN5GOLFL3Cm00XXWzJSn7Z_JxLeeJLk8KEa1cwdARZnWTVA1Cwoa6dwhfszX1zglE3n6noij6UG_uLNMpZeKS1OijvIXZCbPByNzbX5QjX1ZgMm/s400/DSC_0025.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_BkvOK_iEiZpJFRxORhppLXzELDpdumzHFsjCN-uO0MguMnuwVTX7LE1ESCwLopmmZDKh7ZzUdvQkZUqgW1EsCaC6vLYxfxqUv_i1bUQ8s_gJ1h4Fi4HghmO345VShrURX_T6ut1X_Hh/s1600/DSC_0029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_BkvOK_iEiZpJFRxORhppLXzELDpdumzHFsjCN-uO0MguMnuwVTX7LE1ESCwLopmmZDKh7ZzUdvQkZUqgW1EsCaC6vLYxfxqUv_i1bUQ8s_gJ1h4Fi4HghmO345VShrURX_T6ut1X_Hh/s400/DSC_0029.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6N18BlxzwJNyZLninGoqvqDtbvFOarYp61nhzhVay24gDeqSV-WR1oeaZhtYMY0kOj4kLwP6Zz8Y1PZafZoLWyMZ_hZZNGrxrE2ALe35-EgatdxaOzgem2bdiy9YSYDxxTwjZmSAZvXl/s1600/DSC_0037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6N18BlxzwJNyZLninGoqvqDtbvFOarYp61nhzhVay24gDeqSV-WR1oeaZhtYMY0kOj4kLwP6Zz8Y1PZafZoLWyMZ_hZZNGrxrE2ALe35-EgatdxaOzgem2bdiy9YSYDxxTwjZmSAZvXl/s400/DSC_0037.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4JRK3q2nllD2Qv1nUS1N0emvKzK5haXoIc64xT0fstJhggbkZwKVOAkAGZBqDEwtgL3RRMjkjp0CY8w-VNUruKJRJxhaefkRA7AICuUaa3XGxOit-DpOdMPRKOTpt8wH4esOu_TiJanI/s1600/DSC_0038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4JRK3q2nllD2Qv1nUS1N0emvKzK5haXoIc64xT0fstJhggbkZwKVOAkAGZBqDEwtgL3RRMjkjp0CY8w-VNUruKJRJxhaefkRA7AICuUaa3XGxOit-DpOdMPRKOTpt8wH4esOu_TiJanI/s400/DSC_0038.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HsibulcVPzH_wrCXeBztLA8o3uGHslFD15ar2GSd0GtpGQkCF9CYrshi1Om19ujx1hTfwnTPgAqGkJ8uIe6iz7QQKpxXuTGiHLpAaKLJ8lv0YAu07sh1_xNzUhH5Ma4JD_CSuU3fvPyH/s1600/DSC_0040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HsibulcVPzH_wrCXeBztLA8o3uGHslFD15ar2GSd0GtpGQkCF9CYrshi1Om19ujx1hTfwnTPgAqGkJ8uIe6iz7QQKpxXuTGiHLpAaKLJ8lv0YAu07sh1_xNzUhH5Ma4JD_CSuU3fvPyH/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AEUwNpS1NHxIvUWPBeyK6xfOnQFusNYeVW3J3uVOBtpFtK5rfIoWjTr93HxrqAyppmRHehMKCqmAJzHl9CBKB9QhLDqa6J-wv0qxk_r3O87NePtkBIzM34vAfrbc81QW-9Pm9_rLGR1D/s1600/DSC_0052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AEUwNpS1NHxIvUWPBeyK6xfOnQFusNYeVW3J3uVOBtpFtK5rfIoWjTr93HxrqAyppmRHehMKCqmAJzHl9CBKB9QhLDqa6J-wv0qxk_r3O87NePtkBIzM34vAfrbc81QW-9Pm9_rLGR1D/s400/DSC_0052.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczC6Je6wBjbuRWN-4iEaZND6Uti93cHrcRBWkEltSlL0rn4EdzqUb8ogrB5Oxsz5w7KBWAGLz3iN7tpeETDuBZimk-Q5j4Bh4GjjOXavr6a3XiVDTAnSQ9JOEwqMp5cf_FgAWmc2BNm4h/s1600/DSC_0054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczC6Je6wBjbuRWN-4iEaZND6Uti93cHrcRBWkEltSlL0rn4EdzqUb8ogrB5Oxsz5w7KBWAGLz3iN7tpeETDuBZimk-Q5j4Bh4GjjOXavr6a3XiVDTAnSQ9JOEwqMp5cf_FgAWmc2BNm4h/s400/DSC_0054.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div>
Saved the best for last - the view from my very own backyard! I love living in such a beautiful and peaceful part of the country.frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652638510327177912.post-59402817701038019482012-10-18T22:20:00.001-04:002012-10-18T22:20:01.450-04:0010/21 - 10/27<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjZaI74IDyeNMpeNiRibJFJT-PNJXmKErTy205EWVQn7QuEcFjUi3-JYILuPxXjjmYAmy52PLmSDIc1M4awTYWrnv2npbH7a85Sj22QUawuODLHvvXIA70sGwQK-JsazJ_muYpe3e48Mbk/s1600/ImageProxy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjZaI74IDyeNMpeNiRibJFJT-PNJXmKErTy205EWVQn7QuEcFjUi3-JYILuPxXjjmYAmy52PLmSDIc1M4awTYWrnv2npbH7a85Sj22QUawuODLHvvXIA70sGwQK-JsazJ_muYpe3e48Mbk/s400/ImageProxy.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><b>CVS</b></span><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">St. Joseph's Aspirin (120 ct) or HBP (24 ct) $5, use $2.25 coupon (coming in Sunday's SS) or $2 coupon (9/9 SS) and get back $3 EB (Limit 1) = <b>$0.25 profit/FREE</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pumpkin Masters 4 in1 Carving Tool $2.49, get back $2.49 EB (Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Di-Gel Liquid (12 oz) $5, use $2 coupon (coming in Sunday's paper) and get back $3 EB (Limit 1) = <b>FREE</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dermasilk - cheapest is $29.99, use <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dermasilk/app_140149346021719">$10 coupon</a> or $5 coupon (10/21 RP, 10/7 RP or 9/23 SS) and get back $10 EB (Limit 1) = $9.99 - $14.99 *Use % off or X off X purchase coupons to make this cheaper</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Rite Aid</span></b></span><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nexxus - spend $20, get back $10 UP (Limit 2). Buy four of the cheaper items $6.29/$5.03 with 20% discount, use four </span><a href="http://coupons.target.com/beauty-coupons?page=2" style="font-family: inherit;">$3 coupons</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and four </span><a href="http://riteaid.adperk.com/" style="font-family: inherit;">$2 RA coupons</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (if you have that many VV accounts) and get back $10 UP (Limit 2) = <b>$9.88 profit</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Luden's Cough Drops (25 - 30 ct) $1, buy two and use $1 off 2 coupon (coming in Sunday's paper) and get back $1 (SCR #31, $0.50 each, Limit 2) = </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">FREE</b></li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Walgreens</span></b> - more of the same, nothing looking great this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<b style="background-color: white; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Printable Rebate Offers</b><br />
<br />
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.simplysaline.com/NetiPotKit_RebateInfo.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Arm & Hammer Simply Saline Neti Pot TMF up to $14.99 Exp. 7/13/13</a> (Email me at frugalsuz at hotmail.com and I'll forward you the form)</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cremocompany.com/rebates" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Cremo Shave Cream TMF *Must include TMF label from packaging along with rebate Postmark by 12/31/14</a> Pic of form <a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-meh-cvs-trip.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">here</a></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.hillspet.com/pdf/en-us/IB_rebate.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance dry pet food TMF up to $12.99 Exp. 12/31/12</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/content/dam/morningstarfarms/pdf/burger-back-guarantee.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">MorningStar Veggie Burgers up to $4.99 Exp. 11/30/12</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.olay.com/en-US/Images/offers/Rebate%20Form.pdf" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P&G $15 WYB $50 of Venus, Secret, Olay, Pantene, Herbal Essences, Aussie, Head & Shoulders, Clairol, CoverGirl, Crest 3D White Whitestrips Products, Puffs, Ivory and Safeguard Exp. 12/31/12</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2012/YouthfulWearMultiRebateForm.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Physician's Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Concealer, Foundation or Powder - buy one and get $5, buy two and get $10 or buy three and get $25 Valid 5/1/12 - 4/30/13 *Have to submit a "Try Me Free" label for each item</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2011/YouthfulWearConcealerRebateFormDec2011.pdf" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Physician's Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Concealer TMF Up to $12.95 Must include "Try Me Free" label from product to qualify Valid 1/1/12 - 12/31/12</span></a></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/upload/rebates/2011/YouthfulWearFoundationRebateFormDec2011.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Physician's Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Foundation TMF Up to $14.95 Must include "Try Me Free" label from product to qualify Valid 1/1/12 - 12/31/12</a> </span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate $10 off $10.01 of qualifying items Exp. 12/31/12</a> Valid in all states EXCEPT for: <span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;">AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MN, MS, ND, NH, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VT, and WV. NBPR in </span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;">CT, MA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NY and UT. </span> *<span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: black; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1684791446" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">IL, NY, and VA residents: Food Pairing ingredients cannot be private label store brands. </a><b><a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com/sites/default/files/symon/PYR_Symon_Website_MIR_Form.pdf" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">LIMIT THREE!</a> </b><a href="http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/rebates/475491-x12-31-12-printable-pyramid-ale-10-10-food-pairings-nbpr-ct-ma-md-mo-nc-nj-ny-ut.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">See this link for qualifying items.</a></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4;"><a href="http://www.secret.com/Loyalty-Program.aspx" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Secret Clinical Strength - buy four (send UPC's OR receipts) and get a coupon for a FREE box Exp. ??</span></a></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.zyrtec.com/satisfactionrules" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Zyrtec10mg Tablets (3, 5, 14, 30 or 40 ct), 10 mg Liquid Gels (12, 25 or 30 ct), Children’s Zyrtec (any size) or Zyrtec-D (any size) Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 12/31/12</span></a></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span class="externallink"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hangtag/Peelie/Tearpad Rebates to Look For - please let me know what you find as well!</span></b></span></div>
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;">
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/02/nothings-ever-easy-at-ra.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Arm & Hammer Single Use Laundry Detergent Power Paks</a> sticker (hot pink color) TMF up to $9.99 Exp. 12/15/12</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bandit Packaging Tape TMF Exp. 12/31/12 *Found at Walmart<span class="externallink"><br /></span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="externallink"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://wildforwags.com/get-free-stuff/2012/02/20/dickinsons-products-free-rebate/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Dickinson's Facial Cleanser</a> Hangtag TMF Exp. ?</span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://frugalsuz.blogspot.com/2012/03/indulge-me.html" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Freeman Facial Anti-Stress Mask</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> Hangtag TMF Exp. 12/31/12</span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://asupersavvysaver.blogspot.com/2012/05/reader-find-oxi-clean-dishwashing.html" style="color: #888888; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none;">Oxi-Clean Dishwashing Booster TMF</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> Exp. 12/1/12</span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
<br />
<br />
frugalsuzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14933012005577418448noreply@blogger.com0